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Fact check: Lawyer Ongoya exposes Kericho Governor with photos of rundown houses allegedly renovated at a cost of millions fact check

Checked on September 17, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The claim that lawyer Ongoya exposes Kericho Governor with photos of rundown houses allegedly renovated at a cost of millions is not directly supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. While some sources mention allegations of misappropriation and misallocation of county finances, including fictitious payments for works, goods, and services [1], and accusations of allowing fictitious payments worth Ksh.85 million to contractors for works not done [2], none of the sources specifically mention lawyer Ongoya exposing the Governor with photos of rundown houses. Key points to note are the allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds, but the specific claim about lawyer Ongoya and the photos of rundown houses remains unsubstantiated [1] [2] [3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources provide context about the impeachment of the Kericho Governor and allegations of corruption [1] [2], but alternative viewpoints, such as the Governor's response to the allegations, are largely missing [1]. Additionally, the role of lawyer Ongoya in the context of the allegations is not clearly established [4]. The sources also do not provide information on the current status of the investigation into the alleged corruption [2] [3]. Different stakeholders, such as the Kericho County Government, the Governor, and lawyer Ongoya, may have different perspectives on the allegations, but these are not fully represented in the provided analyses [1] [2] [3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may contain potential misinformation or bias, as it claims that lawyer Ongoya exposes the Kericho Governor with photos of rundown houses, which is not supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3]. The beneficiaries of this framing could be those who oppose the Kericho Governor or the Kericho County Government, as it may damage their reputation and credibility [1]. On the other hand, those who support the Governor or the County Government may be negatively impacted by the spread of unsubstantiated claims [2]. It is essential to approach the claim with a critical eye and consider multiple sources before forming a conclusion [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9].

Want to dive deeper?
What are the allegations against the Kericho Governor regarding renovation costs?
Can Ongoya provide evidence of the alleged corruption in the renovation project?
How much was allocated for the renovation of the houses in question?
What is the response of the Kericho Governor to the allegations made by Ongoya?
Are there any previous instances of corruption allegations against the Kericho Governor?