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. 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 School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto 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 Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
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.
Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
