NYS II: Case fails to kick off as prosecution introduces new evidence

Samuel GitongaOct 29, 20181 Mins read1.2k

Former Youth Affairs PS Lillian Omollo (right) and former National Youth Service (NYS) Director General Richard Ndubai (second from right) during the first day of their trial for their role in the loss of Ksh226 million at the NYS

The trial of National Youth Service II corruption suspects failed to proceed on Monday October 29 after the prosecution introduced new evidence against 37 accused persons including former Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Lilian Omollo and former NYS Director General Richard Ndubai.

State Prosecutor Joseph Irungu asked the court to adjourn the proceedings to Wednesday, 9:00 am to allow the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) shore up its case in light of the new evidence.

ODPP through Irungu said it had acquired new crucial evidence from witnesses through statements and documents.

Senior Magistrate Douglas Ogoti allowed the application but however warned the prosecutorial office against adjourning the case any further.

He also directed the prosecution to avail the updated documents to the court by Tuesday 11am to allow the defence lawyers prepare their cases in light of the new charges.

READ: NYS II TRIAL BEGINS AS FORMER PS OMOLLO, NDUBAI PRESENTED IN COURT

The new charges; transaction of proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering were not included in the earlier charge sheet.