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Kenya launches inquiry into government payroll irregularities

Officials have started an investigation into suspected payroll fraud affecting public sector workers.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary has taken administrative action against public servants as investigations into suspected payroll fraud continue. The probe is significant for taxpayers and the government's credibility in handling public finances.

The irregularities in the government payroll system have prompted the authorities to examine how public money is being distributed to workers in the civil service. The outcome of the investigation could affect how the government manages its wage bill going forward.