A Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) accountant has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of using forged academic documents to gain employment and promotions within the public service.
According to investigators, the suspect allegedly altered his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results in order to secure admission into Kisii University, where he later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
The anti-graft agency stated that preliminary investigations revealed the accused originally attained a mean grade of C- in KCSE but allegedly falsified the certificate to indicate a C+ grade. The upgraded results reportedly enabled him to qualify for university admission.
After obtaining the degree, the suspect is accused of using the academic qualifications to secure employment and career progression at Kenya Medical Training College.
According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the fraudulent promotions allegedly enabled the accountant to earn approximately Ksh3.9 million in salaries, allowances, and other public service benefits linked to the disputed qualifications.
The commission confirmed that upon completion of investigations, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which approved multiple criminal charges against the suspect.
“The suspect was today arraigned before the Kisii Anti-Corruption Court, where he faced charges of forgery, uttering a false document, and fraudulent acquisition of public property amounting to Ksh3,965,292.30, being salaries earned during his employment,” EACC stated.
Court documents indicate that the charges stem from both the alleged manipulation of academic certificates and the use of the forged documents to obtain university admission, employment opportunities, and subsequent promotions within the public sector.
The accused denied all charges during his appearance before the Kisii Anti-Corruption Court.
The court granted him release on a cash bail of Ksh200,000 or an alternative bond of Ksh500,000 with a similar surety requirement.
The matter is scheduled for mention on June 15, 2026, for pre-trial directions as both the prosecution and defence prepare for the next stage of the proceedings.
Meanwhile, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has announced plans to initiate civil recovery proceedings aimed at reclaiming all salaries and benefits allegedly earned through the fraudulent qualifications.
“The Commission reiterates its commitment to combating fraud and safeguarding integrity in the public service, and urges members of the public to continue reporting suspected cases involving forged or fraudulent academic certificates,” EACC added.