INVESTIGATION BEGINS INTO FALSE PUBLIC SERVICE ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES
More than 2,000 government workers have been found to have faked academic credentials, according to information disclosed by PSC Chairperson Antony Muchiri during the report's presentation of the Authentication of Certificates to the PSC on Tuesday.
An investigation into the widespread use of fake professional and academic credentials in the public sector has been started by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
More than 2,000 government workers have been found to have faked academic credentials, according to information disclosed by PSC Chairperson Antony Muchiri during the report's presentation of the Authentication of Certificates to the PSC on Tuesday.
Muchiri regretted that the reputation of the nation's civil service had been damaged by the pervasive practice of public officials utilizing fabricated credentials to get government jobs and promotions.
While the public service sector begins a journey of reflection and reform, the president of the recruitment agency for the public service stressed that as investigations move forward, those involved in the scandal must accept the consequences of their conduct.
Chief Executive Officer of the EACC Twalib Mbarak confirmed that the organization will pursue recoupment of any benefits and salary acquired through the use of fictitious academic credentials.
Recent investigations have shown that certain public officials, completely defying the law, purchase phony degrees or fabricate certificates to apply for jobs or promotions.
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