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Head of Public Service decries graft, nepotism in counties

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Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has raised the red flag over runaway graft, nepotism and recruitment of unqualified staff by county governments.

Koskei said the move to employ 'politically' correct individuals by governors has led to increased cases of graft, wastage of public resources and low absorption of development funds.

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