Staff exodus hits AG office

Auditor-General Mildred Chiri has bemoaned government’s failure to pay competitive salaries, which has resulted in her office losing qualified personnel.

The auditor-general said the high staff turnover experienced in her office had crippled auditing operations and investigations.

“Despite efforts to fill vacant posts in 2021, resignations continued to increase during the year resulting in a decrease in staff levels.

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