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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...

Devolution undermined as counties prioritise salaries over development projects - Report
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

Ten counties, including Nairobi, Kisii, and Uasin Gishu, did not report any development expenditure during the period under review.

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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