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State agencies still pay 17,000 ghost workers, PSC report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Railways is one of the worst offenders, with 1,261 ghost workers listed on the payroll despite only 2,026 out of 3,287 listed employees actually...

State targets ghost workers as Education Ministry first to undergo payroll system overhaul
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

Treasury CS Mbadi said the ministry has long been burdened by cases of deceased teachers remaining on the payroll for years.

EACC lists seven tactics counties use to perpetuate payroll fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

There are instances where counties continue to pay salaries to employees who have already retired or otherwise left their positions.

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