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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 1, 2026
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Ex-County Official Charged for Using Fake Degree to Earn Over Ksh1.5 Million
The latest arrest comes amid EACC's intensified crackdown on forged academic papers, with the focus mainly on public officials who use the documents to secure employment...
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A former Machakos County Chief Officer has been charged by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for allegedly using fake academic certificates to secure employment.
- The official is accused of forging a Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate and a Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Final Examination Certificate.
- The EACC is also pursuing civil proceedings to recover over Ksh1.5 million in salaries earned during his tenure from January to November 2023.
- This case is part of an intensified crackdown by the EACC on public officials using fraudulent academic qualifications.
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