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Former President Mwai Kibaki set for new Sh250m office as UN water envoy

Bought at Sh230m and renovated with Sh20m for ex-President. [PHOtos: George mulala, Sammy mose/standard]
The Sh500m house State built in Mweiga that retired president Mwai Kibaki is yet to occupy. [PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD]

By JAMES MBAKA

Kenya: As the country ponders on how to reduce the runaway public sector wage bill, experts warn that unless corruption, bloated workforce and wastage within government are not addressed, the proposed pay cut could make little impact in rescuing the economy.

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