SRC nominee Thoyah Kingi vows to tackle ghost workers, strengthen payroll oversight

 The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has been called upon to enhance its oversight of public payrolls and tackle the ongoing issue of ghost workers in order to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public funds.

  During a session before the National Assembly Committee on Labour, nominee Thoyah Kingi stated that regular audits and the integration of data across public service systems are essential for closing the gaps that facilitate payroll fraud. The vetting session, led by Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga, concentrated on Kingi’s strategies to assist the SRC in addressing the ghost worker problem, which has long been a burden on the national wage bill. Chonga inquired, "What measures do you plan to implement to help the commission resolve the ghost worker issue, considering that the commission has a responsibility regarding payroll?" Kingi underscored the necessity of systematic payroll audits for fostering transparency. "Conducting payroll audits is vital for resolving this issue. It is essential to merge public service data with the SRC on a digital platform to facilitate thorough examination and verification of information, thereby identifying weaknesses in the payroll systems," he remarked. He further urged Parliament to enhance the commission’s authority through legislative action. "I urge Parliament to support the commission in developing legislation that will empower it with enforcement capabilities." Additionally, he pointed out the significance of collaboration between the SRC and Parliament, emphasizing that the commission must operate within legal boundaries. "I am convinced that the Commission does not operate at its own discretion; it is governed by law. Everything that the Sarah Serem-led Commission undertook was lawful, and if I am appointed, I will adhere strictly to the same legal guidelines," he stated. In outlining his priorities, he expressed his intention to advise the government on the remuneration of public officers while ensuring a sustainable equilibrium between government revenue and the wage bill, with a goal of reducing it from the current 48 percent to 35 percent over time.

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