Kisii County Launches Staff Audit to Identify Ghost Employees
Kisii County Government has commenced a comprehensive audit of its workforce to determine the actual number of employees and uncover any ghost workers on the payroll. The exercise, running from November 15th to 18th and 21st to 22nd, requires all county officers to report to Kisii Agriculture Training Center, sub-county headquarters, or Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) with relevant documents including appointment letters, pay slips, academic certificates, and a completed headcount questionnaire. Chief Officers, hospital CEOs, and municipal managers have been tasked to ensure full participation, with those absent deemed non-employees of the county.
The audit, overseen by the County Public Service Board (CPSB) in collaboration with the Institute of Human Resource Management, aims to improve transparency and accountability. Governor Paul Simba Arati noted that the exercise will also address irregular job promotions and align employees according to their professional qualifications. The Institute of Human Resource Management, which has conducted similar audits in Migori and Garissa counties, will provide recommendations and assist in compiling the final report.
County officials expect the audit to have a significant impact on resource management and service delivery. Governor Simba said the results, to be made public next month, will reveal the financial losses caused by ghost workers and help restructure the county workforce efficiently. The initiative is part of Kisii County’s broader efforts to enhance accountability, streamline human resources, and ensure that public funds are used effectively to benefit the community.