The Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital and Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has directed Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of government agencies and Independent Commissions to onboard the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) in paying salaries.
Ruku explained that the government intends to have a single payroll through the HRIS to avert manipulation of the payrolls and allowances of ghost workers in the various government agencies and commissions.
Further, the CS reminded the different CEOs that they risked disciplinary measures from the government if they fail to implement the Cabinet Directive, saying their time was running out.
“All CEOs of the different government agencies and Independent Commissions in the Republic of Kenya must onboard HRIS. The CEOs who will not facilitate and take their role seriously, as a government, as a Ministry, we will take administrative actions,” warned Ruku while addressing grassroots members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the UDA office in Wote town, Makueni Subcounty, on Friday.
“Any Cabinet directive must be taken seriously, respected and implemented with precision. That is why President William Ruto has emphasized on prudent use of taxpayers’ money,” he added.
On projects, the CS pointed out that President Ruto has ensured that development was taken to all parts of the country without discrimination, saying now there was construction of affordable housing and markets without taking into account the party affiliations that people voted for.
“The Government President Ruto has initiated various projects like affordable housing and markets to all parts of the country without taking into account the party affiliations people voted for. The youths have been employed and are now fending for their families,” he said.
During the meeting, Ruku disclosed that the government has secured Sh 10 billion to complete the first phase of the Thwake Multi-purpose Dam that will provide water both for domestic use and irrigation of land by farmers in Makueni, Machakos and Kituo counties, respectively.
While saying the contractor will return to the site by October this year, he said the dam will be completed before the end of next year, noting that the perennial shortage of water will be a thing of the past.
“The water problem will be eradicated. I know the land in Makueni, Machakos and Kitui is fertile; the farmers will have water to do irrigation and increase food security,” he said.
The event was organised by Director at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Dr Damaris Maweu, who is aspiring to vie for the Wman Representative seat in Makueni in the 2027 General Elections.
By Patrick Nyakundi
