In a startling revelation, the Auditor General’s report, presented today to Parliament Speaker Rt Hon Anita Among, uncovers a staggering over 10,000 ghost workers lingering on the government payroll. Shockingly, many of these phantom employees are deceased or retired, raising concerns amidst the country’s escalating public debt crisis.
The report, highlighting a dire situation, discloses that as of June 30, 2023, the public debt has surged to ninety-six trillion shillings, a significant leap from the 86 trillion recorded in June 2022. What’s even more alarming is that this growth is fast pacing past the country’s GDP, painting a grim picture of the economic landscape.
The Auditor General sternly warns of impending repercussions unless the government takes immediate action to curb its borrowing appetite and rein in excessive expenditures. The revelation of the ghost workers underscores the urgency for a comprehensive review of financial management systems to restore fiscal responsibility and ensure the efficient use of public resources.
