Uganda Uncovers Thousands of Ghost Workers

A recent audit has uncovered an estimated 7,600 ghost workers in the government whose names appeared on payrolls and pension claims every month, costing taxpayers billions of shillings.

An estimated 7,600 ghost workers were uncovered by the government.

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