In his response to the petition by Waiguru that is seeking damages from the CORD principal, Raila says that Waiguru has failed to give a satisfactory explanation regarding the NYS scandal, adding that Waiguru was the overall responsible officer for the said losses.
“I deny each and every allegations contained in the petition by Waiguru, ”states Raila.
Raila further denies receiving a demand letter and notice of intention to sue over the said defamatory allegations.
“The defendants denies that the words complained of were in any way, malicious and calculated to bring the plaintiff into public scandal and further denies that she suffered any loss of damage,” he argues.
Raila now wants the case dismissed saying that it does not disclose any reasonable cause of action.
Late last year Waiguru moved to court to sue Raila for linking her to the loss of over 700 million shillings at the National Youth Service.
Waiguru is seeking a court order to compel Raila to stop any further utterances linking her to the National Youth Service scandal.
She is also seeking compensation for damages caused by the CORD leader’s utterances claiming that they have portrayed her as a common thief and embezzler of public funds.
The former devolution CS has denied embezzling or stealing from anyone.
“During my time as CS for Devolution, I upheld integrity and conducted my duties with honesty and dedication,” she argues.
So far 11 people have been charged in connection with the loss of NYS money. Those charged in connection with the NYS scandal include former devolution PS Peter Mangiti, NYS Director General Nelson Githinji and businessman Benson Gethi among