The Public Service Commission (PSC) is implementing a new verification process to combat the use of fraudulent academic certificates within the civil service.

• The overhaul aims to allow instant authentication of academic papers to prevent the hiring and promotion of individuals with fake qualifications.
• Key organizations involved in the new system development include the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
• The PSC is also facing challenges with a significant staffing shortfall, operating with nearly half of its approved workforce.