Revealed: Names of senior officials arrested in NYS Sh9 billion scam

May 28, 2018 11:09 AM

The arrests were made in Nairobi and Naivasha

At least 20 suspects among them National Youth Service (NYS) Director General Richard Ndubai have been arrested in connection to the Sh9 billion scam at NYS.

Reports indicate that 16 of the suspects were nabbed in Nairobi and four in Naivasha and taken to Muthaiga Police Station.

Others who were arrested alongside the NYS Director are assistant director general Sam Michuki and finance manager Mr Mbugua.

The said individuals, who include NYS officers and business persons, are set to be presented before the Directorate of criminal Investigations (DCI) before being taken to court to face various charges.

Here is the list of those arrested;

Sam MichukiPeter MuchuiMatano Odoyo — NYS officerJames Thuita Nderitu — businessmanYvonee Wanjiku Ngugi — businesswomanSammy MbuguaTimothy Kiplagat RotichWelanalo Mulupi — NYS officerDavid KiruiFerdinand Matavo.Keziah Mwangi — NYS officerDuba GalgaloIsaiah Adalo Chopia

Those arrested include NYS officers and alleged suppliers who benefited from fraudulent procurement deals with the youth agency

Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Lillian Mbogo-Omollo was also set to be arrested but she surrendered to the DCI detectives at her Kitisuru home in Nairobi.

She was taken to Muthaiga Police Station where other suspects are being held.