Kakamega will next month conduct a headcount of workers and verify their academic qualifications to get rid of ghost workers, Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has said. A senior officer said to have presented dubious academic papers for employment resigned two weeks ago after his treachery was discovered. On Thursday, staff told the Star that they had been asked to present their original academic papers to the department of public service and administration for scrutiny. A committee to spearhead the upgrading of Kakamega town in preparation for a city status has also been formed. Kakamega town's population is currently estimated at 150,000.

Source: The Star December 14, 2018 20:26 UTC