The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has raised concerns about the increasing presence of unqualified individuals in accounting positions, attributing this trend to corporate failures and a decline in financial accountability. ICPAK is intensifying efforts to remove these individuals, particularly after revelations from the Public Service Commission (PSC) about widespread fake certificates in the civil service.

• Over 35,000 certified professionals are registered with ICPAK, yet many are unemployed.
• Elizabeth Kalunda, Chairperson of ICPAK, emphasized the institute’s strong stance against those who “masquerade as accountants.”
• The PSC revealed that 1,019 officers used fake certificates in 2023/2024, leading to 449 dismissals.