Wycliffe Wangamati
Wycliffe Wangamati is a Kenyan politician and former Governor of Bungoma County. He has been a prominent figure in the region's politics, known for his efforts to improve local governance and development. Wangamati is currently plotting a comeback in the highly contested 2027 gubernatorial race, seeking to regain his position amidst a shifting political landscape.
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Former governor Wycliffe Wangamati was the governor at the time of the alleged misappropriation in question.
Bungoma Governor Lusaka denies Sh3.6M Christmas tree claim
Kenya· 2026-02-12
Former governor Wycliffe Wangamati is also eyeing a comeback but he will have to contend with the newcomers.
Bungoma deputy governor Janepher Mbatiany enters crowded race to succeed LusakaKenya· 2026-02-07
Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has dismissed National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s recent declaration that he intends to vie for the presidency in 2032.
'He will not vie for president': Wangamati tears into Wetang'ula's 2032 ambitionKenya· 2025-09-22
Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has denied corruption charges brought against him by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ex-Bungoma Governor Wangamati denies corruption chargesKenya· 2025-09-02
Wangamati is accused of embezzlement of public funds during his tenure as Bungoma governor.
Corruption charges: Barchok and Wangamati spend night in custodyKenya· 2025-09-02
Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati is also being prosecuted on corruption-related charges.
DPP orders prosecution of Bomet Governor Barchok, ex-Bungoma governor WangamatiKenya· 2025-08-28
Former Bungoma governor Wycliffe Wangamati has declared interest to succeed Lusaka.
Resign or be fired: Lusaka warns civil servants in politics as he reshuffles cabinetKenya· 2025-08-23
Wycliffe Wangamati is a former Governor who has been plotting a comeback in the gubernatorial race.
Why Tim Wanyonyi's Bungoma bid is shaking up Western politicsKenya· 2025-07-15
