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In a scandal that threatens the integrity of public finance, shocking payroll irregularities have been exposed: civil servants across multiple counties appear to have illegally drawn salaries from both county and national government coffers.
An unprecedented special audit spanning three financial years has uncovered disturbing cases of double-dipping pay. The findings expose systemic flaws in government payroll oversight and raise urgent concerns over taxpayer accountability.
In one flagrant instance, a county worker in Vihiga was found simultaneously on the payroll of both the county and the Teachers Service Commission, raking in six-figure sums.
In another case, a schoolteacher in Kwale received hundreds of thousands in county funds for over eight months—despite his continued national government payroll status. Additional counties—including Mandera and Trans Nzoia—have similar cases where employees collected significant pay from two government sources at once.
As the magnitude of this breach becomes clear, public outrage is mounting. Citizens and watchdogs alike are demanding swift and decisive action—from dismissals and salary recoveries to reforms in payroll systems. The clock is ticking for authorities to restore integrity and accountability to public office.
