Isiolo has urged workers to remain calm amid salary data leaks

The Isiolo County Government has urged residents and staff to remain calm in the wake of a wage leak.

The development has caused panic among the general public and provincial employees.

The names and gross monthly salaries of every provincial government employee are included in the leaked document.

Deputy Governor Edward Lowasa read a statement reassuring employees that the government remains committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity and privacy of their personal information.

He said investigations continue into the origins of the data to take appropriate legal action against those found guilty.

“Investigations into the blatant violation of privacy and personal data protection have been accelerated. Because it is clear that this is in breach of the Data Protection Act 2019,” said Lowasa.

“I would encourage the public and employees to maintain calm throughout the process.”

A special audit of the provincial government payroll continues to be conducted to eliminate ghost workers and confirm the academic qualifications of provincial employees.

County Secretary Dadhe Boru noted that the document in question is not official and it has not yet been determined whether the information it contains is true or not. He urged the public to be cautious when consuming information.

He told staff that the ongoing investigation will help identify the source of the leaked document and that those found responsible for the privacy breach will face legal consequences.

He said leaking such sensitive personal data could trigger family feuds.

He urged political leaders to pay attention to the statements they make in public. He said inflammatory comments against the government will not help improve the quality of life of residents.

“The so-called salary scandal has backfired spectacularly, despite being designed to undermine public confidence in the provincial government,” he said.

“Rather than making political statements that provide no answers, leaders should discuss how best to resolve outstanding issues for the benefit of the people they serve.”