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Bungoma Governor Wangamati questioned over ‘unjustifiable expenditure’

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati when he appeared before the County Public Accounts and Investment committee of the Senate led by Migori Senator Achilo Ayako at Invest and Grow Sacco Plaza in Kakamega on May 12, 2021. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati was on Wednesday put to task to explain the use of millions of shillings said to have been spent on irregularly acquired services. 

Wangamati, who appeared before the County Public Accounts and Investment Committee at Invest and Grow Sacco Plaza in Kakamega town, could not explain why over Sh59 million was used on legal services said to have irregularly sourced.  

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