Caption for the landscape image: Sh1 billion lost to ghost workers in Rift Valley counties, audit reveals Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu. Photo credit: File| Nation Media Group By Eric Matara Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related Eight Rift Valley counties may have collectively lost at least Sh1 billion to ghost workers over the past three years, since 2023. The affected counties include Kajiado, Nandi, Samburu, Baringo, Nakuru, Bomet, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo Marakwet. PREMIUM How 321 Garissa ghost workers survived audit purge, pocketed Sh731m The 321 names have no personnel files but were issued with Unique Personal Numbers. PREMIUM Salaries scandal: How 40 counties spent Sh1.52bn in three months Nairobi, Nyeri, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet and Nakuru counties are the biggest culprits. PREMIUM Reform or power grab? Debate rages over county public service boards term limits Counties have grappled with persistent conflicts between governors and County Public Service Boards. PREMIUM CS Ruku lifts lid on public service payroll fraud State losing billions as cartels collude with rogue HR managers to siphon money. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM How 321 Garissa ghost workers survived audit purge, pocketed Sh731m The 321 names have no personnel files but were issued with Unique Personal Numbers.
PREMIUM Salaries scandal: How 40 counties spent Sh1.52bn in three months Nairobi, Nyeri, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet and Nakuru counties are the biggest culprits.
PREMIUM Reform or power grab? Debate rages over county public service boards term limits Counties have grappled with persistent conflicts between governors and County Public Service Boards.
PREMIUM CS Ruku lifts lid on public service payroll fraud State losing billions as cartels collude with rogue HR managers to siphon money.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
