The civil servants arraigned for corruption remain on the payroll at half pay, as their cases continue. Should they win their cases, they will have every right to demand the balance of their pay during the trial, even if they are not reinstated. Unless their services are terminated or their contracts expire, these public servants are entitled to half pay until they retire. As the war on corruption intensifies, the numbers of accused officials on half pay will increase, further straining the public coffers. Some of those who have already won their cases are suing their employer, the government, for damages and the awards will further drain the public coffers.

Source: Daily Nation January 25, 2020 21:11 UTC