Caption for the landscape image: Cabinet orders DCI to probe Sh6.2bn State payroll heist Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Scroll down to read the article President William Ruto chairs a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, on June 30. 2026. Photo credit: PCS By Ndubi Moturi Article Related The Cabinet has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to uncover payroll fraud that has occurred over the years. This follows a government payroll audit which revealed widespread irregularities across state departments. PREMIUM Inside Samburu's payroll mess: 83 staff, no roles but drew millions in salaries No advertisements, interviews or shortlisting before hiring, but millions are paid out, auditor says. PREMIUM Court battle exposes fake pension accounts inside TSC Treasury exposed the deep-seated payroll fraud in October 2018. 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 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. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. 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 Inside Samburu's payroll mess: 83 staff, no roles but drew millions in salaries No advertisements, interviews or shortlisting before hiring, but millions are paid out, auditor says.
PREMIUM Court battle exposes fake pension accounts inside TSC Treasury exposed the deep-seated payroll fraud in October 2018.
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 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.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
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.
