Sh9b NYS scandal claims tens of casualties as probe continue

An NYS recruit at a past pass out parade. CS Margaret Kobia has sent on compulsory leave all procurement, finance and accounting officers at the agency to allow for probe into Sh9B scandal.[File, Standard]

All officers at the National Youth Service (NYS) procurement, finance and accounting departments have been sent on compulsory leave.

Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary Prof Margaret Kobia said the move follows ongoing investigations at the NYS and the stepping aside of the Principal Secretary Lilian Mbogo-Omollo, and the Director General Richard Ndubai.