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KNEC unveils digital system that allows real-time certificate verification in bid to curb use of fake papers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The digital shift follows a government audit conducted in June 2025, which uncovered serious flaws in document verification across the public service.

Birth certificate issuance drops as booklet shortage bites
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that 1.35 million birth certificates were issued in 2024, a steep fall from the 1.95 mi...

Former Nairobi water company employee to face trial for forging Zetech diploma to secure job
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

Brenda Nelly Sulungai was placed on her defence after the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support all three char...

KNEC seeks public help to recover lost land title
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The crucial document, which confirms KNEC’s legal ownership of the land under LR No. 209/6900, has mysteriously disappeared, prompting the agency to i...

EACC arrests five civil servants over forged academic credentials in crackdown on fake certificates
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The suspects, comprising current and former employees of various public institutions, are accused of using falsified academic qualifications to secure...

More KCSE candidates choose TVET courses over university degrees as preference for practical skills grows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

According to data from KUCCPS, 173,098 students were admitted to TVET institutions—outnumbering the 156,713 placed in university degree programmes.

Kajiado West MP George Sunkuyia arrested over alleged KCSE certificate forgery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The MP, elected on a UDA ticket, was picked from his home in Nairobi and taken to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre. He is expected to be...

Parents to start paying exam fees from next year as government ends decade-long waiver
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

Mbadi said starting next year, the Ministry of Education will introduce a differentiated model for charging examination fees, where only learners from...

State forms special task force after 787 officers found with fake certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

This move is part of its effort to recover over Sh460 million lost through fraudulent employment.

Court told Brian Mwenda used fake certificates to pose as High Court advocate
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 22, 2025

Kennedy Ogutu, a legal officer with the Judiciary, told Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that the certificates used to allow him to practice law...

KCSE 2024 certificates to be released this week as KUCCPS deadline approaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

CS Ogamba called on school principals to urgently reach out to former students, encouraging them to collect their certificates without delay.

Education Ministry orders schools to release withheld KCSE certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

PS Bitok reminded schools that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Act, 2012, explicitly bars withholding examination certificates for any...

Qualifications authority flags over 10,000 fake certificates during verification
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Kiptis explained that while the current results highlight the extent of the issue, KNQA expects a clearer picture by the end of the year when the exer...

How to apply for your child’s passport as demand rises in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 06, 2025

All applications must be completed online via the eCitizen portal, where the parent or guardian is required to input key details, including the child’...

KNEC releases 2023 TVET examination certificates for collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

KNEC advised that any queries regarding the certificates must be submitted in writing through the heads of institutions.

Govt to shift KCPE, KCSE certificate collection to sub-county offices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

This proposal comes amid pressure from MPs demanding a permanent solution for thousands of former students whose certificates remain in schools due to...

Foreigners among four suspects charged in Mombasa with giving fake PhD, masters degrees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

In January, former EACC boss Talib Mbarak disclosed that government institutions had the highest number of employees using fake degrees.

130 public institutions fail integrity tests, EACC recommends administrative action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The Commission also identified 60 individuals who were found to have violated Chapter Six of the Constitution, which outlines the integrity standards...

Treasury boosts Immigration Department’s budget to tackle delays in issuance of crucial documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The Treasury clarified that the new funding model is a one-off arrangement meant to meet specific needs.

Over 400 civil servants fired for using fake academic certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

The PSC's Annual Compliance Report for the Financial Year 2023-2024 revealed that these 449 workers made up 52.3 per cent of all employees identified...

Fake academic papers, impunity among Kenya’s biggest corruption hurdles – EACC boss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Twalib highlighted impunity as the most significant obstacle in combating corruption, saying that people continue to engage in corrupt practices witho...

Attorney General launches garden wedding services to enhance couples’ experience
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Oduor said the newly launched VIP marriage room in Nairobi offers a premium option for couples seeking an elegant but intimate wedding experience.

Majority of Kenyans willing to participate in corruption, EACC survey finds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The survey, which focused on youth involvement in corruption, highlighted a troubling trend where many respondents indicated they would partake in cor...

MPs reject proposed hiked fees for birth, death certificates and ID cards
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Committee Chair Samuel Chepkonga criticised the regulations, describing them as flawed and in need of comprehensive review.

Government increases registration fees for birth, death certificates by 300 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

The revised fees come as part of a broader effort by the government to increase charges across various immigration and civil registration services.

New Bill proposes establishment of birth, death registration offices in every constituency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

Currently, there are only 143 registration offices in the country, a number that is far too limited given the growing population and the need for such...

EACC arrests senior IEBC official over alleged forgery of academic certificate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed that Caroline Sabiri Manyange, the Manager for Boundaries Delimitation, who has been in employment for over 12...

Kenyans urged to collect 281,000 unclaimed documents from Huduma Centres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

Muturi on Monday revealed that 180,000 national identity cards, 47,000 driving licenses, and 54,000 birth certificates are waiting for collection.

Man charged with using forged journalism diploma to secure job at Kenya Railways, earning Sh1.9M
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 24, 2024

Government institutions are investigating the academic certificates of all the staff to ascertain their authenticity and KR had written to the college...

Government kicks off public participation in Maisha card legislation
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 31, 2024

The meeting with NGAO was also used to fine-tune communication around contentious issues surrounding the shift to Maisha cards including their set exp...

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