PS Lillian Omollo, NYS Boss Richard Ndubai Deny Fraud Charges in Sh9 Billion Scam

Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Lillian Omollo and National Youth Service (NYS) Director-General Richard Ndubai have pleaded not guilty to charges leveled against them over the Sh9 billion scandal at the NYS.

The two were brought before Nairobi Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti on Tuesday afternoon where they were charged with abuse of office, fraud among other charges.

31other suspects in the NYS scam were charged alongside Omollo and Ndubai where they also pleaded not guilty to several graft charges including conspiracy to commit an economic crime.

The prosecution pleaded with the court to adjourn the case to Wednesday citing security concerns, but the magistrate declined .

“If adjourned the accused will stay in custody for the third day with no fault of their own. We will proceed to the conclusion of the motions. I’m aware that security has been beefed up in this premises we are operating from and that security should not be an issue. Any part seeking for a health break including the court shall communicate accordingly. So we shall proceed,” ruled the judge.

The suspects were represented in court by a number of lawyers including Cliff Ombeta, Gachie Mwanza, Kihanga Mwangi, Getange Tom, Sam Ogutu and Miguos Ogamba.