Ex-Bungoma Governor Wangamati grilled by EACC over Ksh.70M road tenders

Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati on Friday honoured summons by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over the alleged theft of public funds in the devolved unit during his tenure.

The former Governor is accused of awarding road construction tenders worth Ksh.70 million to companies linked to him and his five brothers during the financial years 2017/18 and 2021/22.

Wangamati appeared before investigators at EACC's Regional Offices in Bungoma where he recorded a statement.

"The outcome of the investigation will inform appropriate action, which may include criminal prosecution of any persons found culpable and recovery of lost public funds," the commission said.

The ex-Governor is under investigation alongside Webuye West Member of Parliament Daniel Wanyama, who recorded his statement at EACC headquarters in Nairobi on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.