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Trans Nzoia: Shame of county with over Sh1b dubious bills, 470 ghost workers

Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. Trans Nzoia County has over Sh1.1 billion in dubious claims as pending bills. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The county government of Trans Nzoia has over Sh1.1 billion in dubious claims as pending bills with 470 ghost workers, a report by a task force has revealed.

A report by the seven-member task force chaired by former Auditor General Dr Edward Ouko revealed foul play in the claims and staff payroll.

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