Waiguru drafted as witness in PS Mangiti, Githinji graft case

Devolution Cabinet Secretary has been listed as a witness in the case facing Devolution Permanent Secretary Peter Mangiti and former National Youth Service (NYS) boss Nelson Githinji.

The two were arraigned in court on Wednesday, together with 24 other officials from the Ministry of Planning and Devolution over allegations of fraud at the NYS.

The case against the two officials and businessman Benson Muchemi comes after DPP Keriako Tobiko ordered their prosecution for allegedly trying to prevent Senior Deputy Director General in Charge of Administration, Adan Harakhe, from reporting the loss of Sh695,400,000 to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Tobiko also accused the three of intimidating Harakhe with unspecified consequences if he proceeded to withdraw the transaction from the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).

Tobiko also ordered the prosecution of 23 Devolution Ministry officials for allegedly stealing and conspiring to defraud NYS of the sum of Sh791,385,000, contrary to section 317 of the Penal Code.

Regina Mungai, Fredrick Nachiche, Josephine Kabura, Peter Otwoma, Hendrick Pilisi, Ben Muchemi, Samuel Wacheje, Jane Wangechi, David Alunga, Titus Libondo, Chemos Ndiema, Naftali Githinji, Ruth Hihu, Charles Nyaachi, Mary Mbuthia, Ezekiel Kamau, James Kanuthi, Samwel Kilonzo, Philip Otunga, Jennifer Mugure, Rhoda Makau, Joel Karenju and Francis Kariuki are some of the officers to face prosecution under this offence.

The officials have also been accused of engaging in criminal activity and abuse of office.