Machakos County Commissioner Matilda Sakwa is the new acting Director General of the National Youth Service (NYS).
Sakwa replaces Richard Ndubai who is facing corruption charges following the loss of Sh9 billion in the institution.
The Statehouse has confirmed her appointment though it is yet to issue an official statement on the same.
Sakwa confirmed the appointment in an exclusive interview with a local daily on Tuesday.
“I’m moving to NYS to take charge as acting DG from Wednesday. Pray for me. Ojwang will be in charge of the County. I have handed over. It was urgent,” Sakwa said.
The National Youth Service has been hitting headlines following the suspected loss of cash amounting to billions of shillings from public cophers.
More than 40 suspects have been arrested over the saga including Principal Secretary Lillian Omollo and DG Ndubai.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has since declared war against corruption in the country.
The head of state announced that no financial transaction will be undertaken outside electronic platform, Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).
“Further, from the 1st of January 2019, all public procurement will be undertaken through the electronic platform of IFMIS. The Cabinet Secretary National Treasury has been directed to guarantee the integrity of the system, and secure the seamless integration of all public procuring entities,” Kenyatta said.
Other leaders including former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka have backed president Kenyatta on the war against corruption.