Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have taken into custody a former employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after he was accused of forging academic certificates to secure a promotion within the institution.
According to EACC, the former staff member was arrested on Friday morning following allegations that he had submitted a fake Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and Public Administration certificate, which he claimed was issued by Moi University.
Once the complaint reached the Commission, investigators quickly began probing the matter.
Their investigations confirmed that the academic certificate was fraudulent and that the suspect knowingly presented it as an authentic document.
After gathering enough evidence, EACC handed the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who agreed with the recommendation to initiate criminal charges.
The former IEBC officer was finally cornered by EACC detectives on Wednesday, November 19. He was taken to court the next day, Thursday, November 20, where he faced several criminal charges.
These included forgery as outlined under Sections 345 and 349 of the Penal Code, uttering a false document under Section 353, and deceiving a principal—offenses that carry serious penalties under Kenyan law.
When he appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, the suspect pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court released him on a cash bail of Ksh200,000 or an alternative bond of Ksh500,000, accompanied by one surety of the same value.
EACC used the incident to warn Kenyans against forging academic documents, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of public institutions.
The Commission reaffirmed its dedication to fighting fraud and ensuring honesty within the public service.
The arrest reflects ongoing efforts by EACC to clamp down on the increasing number of government employees presenting fake academic certificates to obtain jobs or promotions. This case is one among several currently under investigation.
Just two weeks ago, EACC also arrested a Nairobi City Water employee accused of using a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to secure a position at the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
The suspect, who worked as an ICT Assistant, is alleged to have fraudulently benefited from public funds amounting to Ksh6.2 million through the fake qualifications.
Both incidents highlight a growing concern about forged academic documents within government offices, and EACC says it will continue intensifying its crackdown to protect public resources and maintain professionalism in the civil service.
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