TRANSPARENCY IS IMPORTANT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

The ministry of Internal Affairs has reportedly sacked eight employees for failing to explain the way they acquired their wealth. It has emerged that the sacked employees had been under investigation for accumulating wealth far beyond their earnings. This is a positive development by the ministry and it is a reflection of the commitment by this government department to public accountability. Other government agencies are supposed to take the same course in pursuit of accountability and a transparent administration. It was also reported that some government employees had not complied with the law requiring them to declare their wealth. This amounts to breaking the law and is a source of suspicion.