The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a former Office of the Auditor-General employee, accused of using a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate to secure employment and fraudulently obtain KSh5.8 million in public funds.
The suspect was arrested at his residence in Kibera on Thursday, October 22, before being taken to the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, where he was charged with forgery, presenting a forged certificate and fraudulent acquisition of public property.
According to the EACC, investigations established that the former employee allegedly presented a falsified KCSE certificate purportedly issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
The document reportedly indicated that he had sat his secondary school examinations at Orero Secondary School, a claim that became part of the commission’s investigations into his academic qualifications.
The commission is investigating allegations that the suspect relied on the document to obtain employment at the Office of the Auditor-General, allowing him to receive public funds despite questions surrounding the authenticity of his academic credentials.
The alleged fraudulent acquisition of KSh5.8 million forms a key part of the case against him. The amount is believed to relate to payments he received during his employment, although further details about the period covered were not provided in the information released.
The suspect’s arrest and arraignment mark the latest action by the anti-graft agency in its efforts to address suspected fraud involving public resources and the use of questionable academic documents in public service. Forgery and the presentation of forged documents are criminal offences under Kenyan law.
Individuals found guilty of such offences may face penalties depending on the charges proved in court. The case will now proceed through the judicial process, where the prosecution is expected to present evidence supporting the allegations against the former employee.
The charges remain allegations, and the suspect is entitled to a fair hearing. His guilt or innocence will be determined by the court, based on the evidence presented during the proceedings.