Speaking during an interview on TV47 on Tuesday night, Ruku revealed that the long-awaited list would be made public on Wednesday, September 17. He warned that those found guilty of defrauding taxpayers or neglecting their duties would face severe consequences.
“I have the experts who have been doing the payroll audit, and they will be coming to my office to do a presentation. There are issues, and I want to tell you that there are people who will suffer,” Ruku said.
The CS noted that preliminary findings uncovered glaring irregularities, including cases where individuals were receiving double or even triple salaries. He added that even habitual latecomers and absentee workers would be classified as ghost workers under the new definition.
“A ghost worker is anyone who arrives late at work, comes and leaves after 20 minutes or arrives too early. That is also a ghost worker, and that is why I ordered a payroll audit,” he stressed.
While commending the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Immigration Department as being among the most compliant agencies, Ruku also cautioned Kenyans against paying bribes for jobs, warning that such acts will attract legal consequences.
The CS further disclosed that the ministry is developing a digital platform to track performance, attendance, and accountability among public servants, ensuring efficiency across government offices.
