Photo Of Former IEBC Worker Arrested for Using Fake Degree to Get Promotion

A former employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is now facing serious legal trouble after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) discovered that he used a forged academic certificate to try and move up the career ladder.

The case has raised questions about honesty in public institutions and the lengths some people go to secure better positions.

According to EACC, the suspect, Lukaa Musamali Mukimi, presented a fake Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies (Public Administration) degree. 

The document was said to have been issued by Moi University, but investigators later confirmed that the certificate was not genuine. 

Officers found that the suspect knowingly used the falsified document when applying for a promotion at IEBC.

The EACC began investigations after receiving information that the academic document might not be authentic. 

Their inquiries later showed clear evidence that the certificate had been forged. After completing the investigation, the commission sent the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). 

The DPP reviewed the findings and approved criminal charges against Mukimi.

On November 19, 2025, EACC officers arrested the former IEBC staff member. 

He was taken to court the following day and charged with several offences, including forgery under the Penal Code and offences under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act of 2003.

These charges are considered serious because they involve dishonesty and attempts to gain personal benefits through illegal means.

When Mukimi appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, he denied all the charges. 

The court then released him on a cash bail of Ksh.200,000 or a bond of Ksh.500,000 with one surety. 

This means he will remain free as the case continues, but he must obey all court instructions and appear when required.

The case will be mentioned again in court on December 4, 2025. 

This mention will allow the court to confirm if all parties are ready for the next stage of the trial and to check if there are any new issues that need attention.

The incident has sparked public interest and discussion, especially because it involves a former employee of an institution responsible for running elections. 

Many Kenyans believe that bodies like IEBC must be led by people who are honest and qualified. Any form of fraud within such institutions can weaken public trust.

EACC has also used the opportunity to remind public officers to follow the law when applying for jobs or promotions. 

The commission warned that anyone caught using fake documents will face legal consequences, no matter their position or past role. 

They added that forgery affects the fairness of recruitment processes and can allow unqualified individuals to hold important positions.

Cases of forged academic certificates have been reported in Kenya before. Some people use dishonest methods to compete for jobs or promotions instead of working hard to earn real qualifications.