NYS headquarters in Nairobi. Photo/nys.go.ke
The National Youth Service (NYS) has not paid millions of shillings to genuine suppliers, even as it struggles to emerge from the scandal in which more than Sh1.6 billion was looted in dubious payments, reports the Nation.
NYS Director General Richard Ndubai admitted that there are unpaid bills occasioned by the investigation into fraudulent dealings, but said there are less than Sh1 billion.
According to claimants who spoke to the Nation, the NYS debt to suppliers and other service providers stands at Sh8 billion.
Mr Ndubai added that some cases of unpaid bills were referred to the Treasury because business owners did not have proper documentation to prove they are worth of payment.
Claimants painted a sad picture of businesses that have collapsed because of overdue payments.