National Youth Service scam triggers more questions

NYS recruits at Gilgil last year. (PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD)

The taxpayer could be losing billions of shillings through manipulations of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS). However, it is what experts have described as shoddy investigations into the scam, the possibility of massive cover ups and vulnerability of the systems that has raised eyebrows.

Firstly, the investigations report listed 22 suspects largely junior and middle level managers whose access to money to the tune of Sh791 million, is not possible without the knowledge and approval of their seniors.