Back-door public jobs hold back our growth prospects

President William Ruto signs a bill into law at State House. [PCS]

The High Court has pronounced itself clearly on unlawful public appointments and the heavy burden on Kenyan taxpayers. The costs are in salaries, allowances and even compensation awarded to individuals after botched public appointments. 

There have been disturbing reports of illegal and irregular appointments across public institutions. Boards are stacked with cronies, duplicated offices created to reward loyalty and inflated remuneration packages quietly approved at the expense of the taxpayer.