High Court Orders EACC to Release NYS Vouchers to Pending Bills Committee
The court’s decision comes after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) declined to initiate prosecution, effectively closing the legal avenue for criminal proceedings related to the vouchers. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court has ordered the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to release all National Youth Service (NYS) vouchers to the Pending Bills Committee. This decision follows the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) declining to prosecute, effectively closing criminal proceedings related to the vouchers.
- The vouchers will allow legislators to verify pending claims and ensure accountability.
- The NYS saga has been a high-profile issue in Kenya due to mismanagement allegations.
- This ruling is seen as a step towards parliamentary oversight and fiscal transparency.
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