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 Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud 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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
