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Anti-graft boss Philip Kinisu questioned about NYS links

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Phillip Kinisu (right) shakes hands with Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale when he appeared before the Senate yesterday. (PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/ STANDARD)

Anti-graft boss Philip Kinisu was yesterday questioned over payments made by the National Youth Service (NYS) to a company associated with his family.

Mr Kinisu, chairman of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had been summoned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to record a statement on Esaki Ltd, which is run by his wife. The company won Government tenders worth millions of shillings.

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