The Kenyan Cabinet has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to immediately investigate suspected KSh6.2 billion payroll fraud within government ministries, departments, agencies, and state corporations. The directive was issued during a cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday, June 30, in Nairobi.

• Alleged fraud involves manipulation of payroll systems totaling an estimated KSh6.2 billion.
• The investigation is being led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• The probe aims to verify personal numbers, dismantle criminal networks, recover lost funds, and prosecute those found culpable.