Former Machakos chief officer charged over forged certificates
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1-A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with allegedly using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position from which he earned more than…..
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A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with allegedly using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position and earn over Sh1.5 million.
- The former official allegedly used a forged Bachelor of Commerce degree and a fake Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Final Examination Certificate.
- The case involves the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The accused earned Sh1,585,967.90 during his tenure and was granted Sh1 million cash bail.
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