Bomet Governor Faces Impeachment Threat Over Alleged Public Fund Mismanagement
Bomet County Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok is under intense scrutiny as St. Mathew Catholic Ndaraweta parish priest, Ambrose Tonui, has vowed to petition the County Assembly seeking his impeachment. The priest cited what he described as skyrocketing public theft and alleged mismanagement of county funds as the main reasons for the move.
Speaking to the media, Tonui expressed outrage over perceived irregularities in county spending, claiming that resources meant for development projects, healthcare, and infrastructure had been misappropriated. We cannot stand by while public funds are diverted, leaving our people to suffer, he said, announcing that the formal petition would be submitted to the County Assembly tomorrow.
The development comes amid rising tension in Bomet’s political landscape, where Governor Barchok has faced previous corruption allegations and public outcry over stalled projects. County leaders and residents now watch closely, with many calling for transparency and accountability. Should the impeachment petition proceed, it could ignite heated debates within the Assembly and further polarize local politics.