Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has taken a strong stance on accountability and productivity in her administration, warning county employees that inefficiency will no longer be tolerated. In a powerful address, Governor Mwangaza emphasized that public servants in Meru County who fail to meet their responsibilities will no longer receive salaries, a move aimed at cracking down on ghost workers and ensuring the delivery of essential services to the people of Meru.
Governor Mwangaza’s bold warning aligns with her administration’s commitment to rooting out inefficiency and ensuring that public resources are used effectively. She made it clear that the county government would no longer reward unproductive employees, a message that resonated with both county staff and the public. “You will be paid, but we, as the county government, have decided that if you do not work, you will not be paid,” she declared, citing biblical principles to reinforce her point. The governor further quoted scripture, saying, “If you are careless and do not work, you should not have anything,” a reference to the Biblical teaching on the importance of hard work and responsibility.
This policy of accountability is not just about wages, but also a broader effort to ensure that employees are truly serving the public. A key target for Mwangaza’s administration is the issue of ghost workers individuals who remain on the payroll but fail to report for duty. In a direct message to ghost workers, Governor Mwangaza warned, “Ghost worker, be it from county 001, 002, or 020, from this month onwards, you will be very surprised because we will not pay you.” This zero-tolerance approach indicates that the governor is serious about eliminating inefficiency and ensuring that taxpayer funds are directed toward those who are genuinely contributing to the work of the county government.
Another area that Governor Mwangaza has pointed out for scrutiny is the health department, where she stressed the need for better management and accountability. In her address, the governor called on the health sector to address cases of negligence among its workers. “The health department must ensure that all hospitals and workers are delivering on their duties,” she said, underlining that public health services must meet the standards expected by the people of Meru. With this directive, she is sending a clear message to health department employees that their actions will have consequences, reinforcing the principle of service delivery in all aspects of public work.
Governor Mwangaza’s address also had a strong moral component, reminding county employees of the privilege and blessing of having a job. “Deliver what you are supposed to deliver to the people of Meru, and God will bless you,” she said, urging them to work with integrity and respect. Her remarks highlighted the moral responsibility that comes with public service, noting that employment is a gift, and those who do not respect it are failing not only their employers but also the wider community.
“Even if you don’t fear anyone, fear God, who has given you that job,” she added, reinforcing the importance of accountability and respect for work. This sentiment is a reminder that public service is not just about fulfilling a job but about making a meaningful contribution to society. The governor’s words are a call to action for employees to live up to the trust placed in them by the people of Meru.
In conclusion, Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s “No Work, No Pay” policy is a significant step toward ensuring that Meru County’s government functions effectively and efficiently. By targeting inefficiency, eliminating ghost workers, and holding public servants accountable, she is sending a strong message that the time for complacency in public service is over. Her administration’s zero-tolerance approach to laziness and negligence serves as a model for how public resources should be safeguarded and used to benefit the citizens they are meant to serve.
