The government has ordered all heads of procurement and accounting in public offices to step aside.
The officers are required to vacate their offices with immediate effect.
“All heads of procurement and accounting units in ministries, departments, agencies and state corporations have been instructed to step aside with immediate effect. Before they vacate, they have also been instructed to hand over to their immediate deputies,” reads a memo from government spokesman Mwenda Njoka.
The officials will also undergo a lifestyle audit as part of the war against corruption.
“Further the officers are required to submit personal information to the Office of the Head of Public Service to be delivered by Friday, June 8, 2018 at Harambee House,” the memo read further.
The personal information being sought include; their assets, liabilities and previous record of service.
“The exercise is geared towards determining suitability to continue holding office in the public trust and promote confidence in the public service,” added Njoka.
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