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NYS rebirth begins before dust settles on grand theft

National Youth Service (NYS) recruits takes the oath of allegiance at a past parade in Gilgil. (File, Standard)

The scandal-prone National Youth Service (NYS) is poised for yet another restructuring after being looted dry through multi-billion shilling scams in quick succession.

The restructuring comes at a time the institution is smarting from theft of billions from its coffers by Government officials and traders. The restructuring involves formulating a new Bill aimed at sealing loopholes which have been exploited to steal taxpayers’ money.

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