John Chebochok

John Chebochok

Governor Candidate

Sitting Candidate Term: 2022-2027
UDA Kericho County
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Joined Feb 6, 2026

Biography

John Chebochok is a Kenyan figure associated with the tea industry, particularly in Kericho County, where he has worked as a labour contractor and later emerged as a controversial leader within the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). He gained national and international attention after being named in a 2023 BBC investigative documentary that alleged sexual exploitation of female tea workers allegations he has denied and for which no criminal charges were filed. Despite the controversy, he was elected in 2024 as a zonal director for Toror Tea Factory under KTDA, a move that sparked legal challenges, public debate, and scrutiny from women’s rights groups and global tea buyers.

Recent News

Outcry as John Chebochok, Named in BBC Documentary Over Sexual Abuse Allegations, Seeks Kericho

By Judy Kendi • Feb 6, 2026

Public debate has erupted after John Chebochok, a figure named in a BBC investigative documentary over allegations of sexual abuse, declared his intention to vie for the Kericho governor’s seat. The move has reignited national conversations on leadership integrity, accountability, and the vetting of political aspirants.