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Deputy Governor arrested in Eldoret

County boss arrested
Elgeyo-marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Kipyegon
Elgeyo-marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Kipyegon

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Kipyegon Rotich was on Thursday arrested over fraud-related allegations.

Th DG is said to have issued a bank cheque to a merchant which later bounced, forfeiting a payment he was required to make.

Mr Kipyegon was arrested in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county after the said merchant recorded a statement with the police.

The businessman had supplied vehicle tires to the DG and reported having been given the bounced cheque when he insisted on payment for the delivered goods.

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The DG has been accused of obtaining money under false pretenses and is scheduled to be arraigned in court over the charges.

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