Ngiritas claim they cannot raise court bail for their freedom

NYS corruption scandal suspects Phylis Njeri Ngirita (left), Ann Nhirita(centre) consult their lawyer Cliff Ombeta during a past court proceeding. [File, Standard]

Five suspects from the Ngirita family charged with defrauding millions of shillings from National Youth Service (NYS) now say they cannot afford to pay Sh8 million to secure their freedom from remand.

Lucy Wambui, daughters Ann Wanjiku and Phyllis Ngirita, son Jeremiah Ngirita and his wife, Catherine Wanjiku told the court they could not raise the bond, cash bail and surety amounts set by the court.