Government to crack down on public servants implicated in Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud - July 2026

The government has announced a crackdown on public servants implicated in a Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud case. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the newly established National Infrastructure Fund aims to accelerate development projects across Kenya without relying on foreign loans. Kindiki has also defended the sale of state stakes, stating that funds will finance infrastructure projects.