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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has raised concerns over suspected fraud involving KSh6.2 billion in government payroll payments.
Ruku said some officials may have exploited payroll systems to process irregular salaries, allowances and benefits while avoiding statutory deductions.
Audit Uncovers Payroll Irregularities
The concerns emerged after a government payroll review flagged billions of shillings in questionable transactions.
The audit found issues including duplicate salary payments, repeated arrears, suspicious allowances and unpaid statutory deductions.
The review covered 12 of 53 State Departments and identified suspected irregularities worth KSh6.2 billion.
DCI Joins Probe Into Suspected Fraud
The CS called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to work with his ministry in investigating officers linked to the alleged malpractice.
President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries had earlier directed investigations after the audit findings emerged.
Ruku said those found responsible will face action and the government will seek to recover any lost funds.
Officials Accused of Misusing Allowances
The CS claimed some human resource officers helped process illegal payments by disguising them as employment benefits.
He also dismissed claims by some officers that they were exempt from paying taxes and other statutory deductions.
Ruku said the government will investigate individuals who used false exemption claims to avoid their obligations.
Police Payroll Also Flagged
The CS further revealed that the audit raised concerns within the National Police Service payroll.
He alleged some interdicted officers continued receiving salaries through questionable arrangements, including payments linked to other accounts.
The government has now pledged to tighten payroll controls and pursue individuals suspected of benefiting from the alleged scheme.
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