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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...

Counties' use of manual payrolls creates loopholes for ghost workers – Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

Despite the clear directives, a new report indicates that counties are still in breach of these requirements.

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.

Reports of ghost workers haunt Isiolo County as payroll leaks, leaders claim lives in danger
Amina Wako  |  Nov 01, 2024

The controversy has ignited an uproar from 11 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and Senator Fatuma Dullo, who assert that their lives are now in d...

Isiolo County government launches investigations after payroll data leak
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Dadhe said the county administration is committed to addressing the breach.

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.

Concerns emerge over legitimacy of Nairobi county public service board members
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

As a result, he called on the Sectoral Committee on Labour to inquire and report whether the due process was followed.

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.

Audit exposes widespread payroll fraud across counties as wage bill soars
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The report shows that for the financial year ending June 30, 2023, counties disbursed Sh16 billion in salaries through manual payroll systems, despite...

How Ruto's new administration plans to curb ghost workers, tackle corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

The Cabinet also resolved to impose surcharges on any public officer whose actions result in the loss of public resources.

PSC report reveals over 19,000 ghost workers on government payroll
Amina Wako  |  Jan 22, 2024

Report indicates various government agencies and departments harboured unauthorised employees, surpassing the approved staffing levels.

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