According to EACC, the suspect presented a forged Bachelor of Arts certificate in Social Studies and Public Administration, claiming it came from Moi University.
The Commission began investigations immediately after receiving reports, and the document was later confirmed to be fake. Officials say the suspect knowingly attempted to use it as a genuine certificate.
After completing investigations, EACC forwarded the case to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP agreed that there was enough evidence to charge the former employee.
The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, November 19, and arraigned the next day. He faced several charges, including forging a document, uttering a false document, and deceiving a principal—offences under Kenya’s Penal Code.
After completing investigations, EACC forwarded the case to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP agreed that there was enough evidence to charge the former employee.
The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, November 19, and arraigned the next day. He faced several charges, including forging a document, uttering a false document, and deceiving a principal—offences under Kenya’s Penal Code.
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He denied all charges before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court and was released on a cash bail of Ksh200,000 or a bond of Ksh500,000 with one surety.
EACC issued a warning to the public, saying the Commission will continue cracking down on individuals who use fake certificates to gain positions or promotions in government offices.
EACC issued a warning to the public, saying the Commission will continue cracking down on individuals who use fake certificates to gain positions or promotions in government offices.
They emphasized that forgery cases have been increasing and that the agency is committed to protecting integrity in public service.
This latest arrest follows a similar incident two weeks ago, when EACC apprehended an employee of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
This latest arrest follows a similar incident two weeks ago, when EACC apprehended an employee of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
The worker is accused of forging a KCSE certificate to secure employment as an ICT Assistant, later benefiting from public funds amounting to Ksh6.2 million. The arrest came after the Commission confirmed that the employee’s academic records were falsified.
EACC says these operations are part of a wider effort to ensure only qualified individuals hold public positions and to stop the rising trend of academic fraud in government institutions.
EACC says these operations are part of a wider effort to ensure only qualified individuals hold public positions and to stop the rising trend of academic fraud in government institutions.
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