The Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms to dismantle what it described as decades-old payroll fraud across government.

Ruto says the move will tighten oversight of the public wage bill and protect taxpayers' money.

The Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms to dismantle what it described as decades-old payroll fraud across government.

A sample audit of 12 of the 53 State Departments revealed payroll irregularities amounting to Sh6.2 billion, exposing unauthorised alterations to payroll records.