State goes after Ngirita family properties over NYS scam

Phylis Njeri Ngirita (left) during a past court proceeding. She is one of the three family members risking losing her property over NYS theft. [File, Standard]

Three members of one family risk losing properties worth millions of shillings they allegedly acquired using money stolen from the National Youth Service.

In the event that the suit by Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) succeeds, Phylis Njeri Ngirita, Lucy Wambui Ngirita and Jeremiah Gichina Ngirita will forfeit to the State several properties. They include pieces of land and vehicles allegedly bought using proceeds of crime and money laundering.