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 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.
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.
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.
