PS Peter Mangiti and NYS boss Nelson Githinji plotted Sh695m theft, says official

Former National Youth Service Senior Deputy Director Adan Harakhe when he appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to answer questions on the loss of Sh695 million from the service at Parliament Buildings yesterday. (PHOTO: MOSES OMUSULA/ STANDARD)

A former top Government official yesterday described the role suspended Principal Secretary Peter Mangiti and ex-National Youth Service Director General Nelson Githinji allegedly played in a scheme to defraud the National Youth Service (NYS) of Sh695 million. 

Former Senior Deputy Director General of NYS Aden Harakhe narrated to the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) how the two senior officials allegedly masterminded the plot to steal the money.