Government officials under probe for holding double jobs
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EACC to probe three Makueni government officials over alleged fraudulent pay by holding double jobs
EACC to probe three Makueni government officials over alleged fraudulent pay by holding double jobs.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into alleged fraudulent earnings by three members of the
The three are alleged to be holding double jobs in government.
This has led to suspicion that they are receiving fraudulent earnings in salaries, allowances and benefits from the government, contrary to the law.
The three are alleged to, in addition to serving as Board members, be also employed by public universities.
It is alleged that at the time of their appointment to the Makueni County Public Service Board, the officers were not eligible for appointment since they already held full-time jobs at the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University and Machakos University.
The Commission said it started investigations after receiving a report of the allegations on May 15, 2024.
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Responding to media inquiries on the matter, the Commission said that the outcome of the probe will inform appropriate action which may include recommendations for prosecution of any person found culpable and recovery of any public funds earned contrary to the law.
According to EACC, full-time government employees are prohibited by law from holding two jobs since it amounts to fraudulent acquisition of public property.
A public officer who engages in double employment is in violation of Article 77(1) of the Constitution and Section 26 of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.
The law mandates EACC to recover all the public money paid to a full-time public officer in double or multiple employment.
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