- The government has launched efforts to integrate systems for authenticating academic certificates to strengthen recruitment integrity.
- PSC Chairperson Francis Meja has emphasised the need to streamline credential verification to promote merit and professionalism in the public service.
The government has begun efforts to integrate systems used to authenticate academic certificates and qualifications, in a move aimed at strengthening the integrity of recruitment and employment processes.
Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei led a consultative meeting with officials from the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), and the Ministry of Education to discuss the proposed integration.
The meeting focused on developing coordinated mechanisms for the verification and authentication of academic credentials. The initiative is expected to make it easier for institutions to establish the validity of academic papers presented by job applicants and serving officials, while helping curb the use of fraudulent qualifications.
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PSC Chairperson Francis Meja said there was a need to streamline the authentication and verification of academic credentials to safeguard the integrity of recruitment processes. He added that an effective verification system would help promote professionalism, competence and merit within the Public Service and the wider workforce.
The discussions also centred on strengthening coordination among government agencies responsible for examinations, education and human resource management. The move comes as public institutions continue to place greater emphasis on the verification of academic and professional qualifications during recruitment and appointment processes.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba attended the meeting alongside PSC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Paul Famba. KNEC Chairperson Prof Julius Nyabundi and Chief Executive Officer Dr David Njeng’ere were also present. Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research Dr Beatrice Inyangala, Basic Education PS John Ololtuaa, and Public Service and Human Capital Development PS Prof Jane Imbunya also attended the meeting.
The proposed integration is expected to give government agencies a more coordinated approach to confirming academic credentials and to strengthen public confidence in recruitment and appointment processes.
By Jeff Kirui
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