A former employee of the Office of the Auditor-General has been charged with forging a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate allegedly used to secure public employment worth nearly Sh5.9 million.
Elisha Okung Oguma was arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) into allegations that he presented falsified academic credentials to obtain a job at the public institution.
The commission said Oguma was arrested at his residence in Kibera on Thursday morning before being taken to court to face charges related to the alleged fraud.
According to the EACC, investigations established that the accused allegedly forged a KCSE certificate purportedly issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), claiming that he had sat his examinations at Orero Secondary School.
He is accused of using the document to secure employment at the Office of the Auditor-General, leading to the alleged fraudulent acquisition of public property valued at Sh5,876,203.89.
The EACC forwarded the investigation file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after completing its inquiries. The DPP subsequently approved charges of forgery, presenting a forged certificate and fraudulent acquisition of public property.
Concerns over forged academic certificates
The case adds to concerns over the use of falsified academic documents to obtain employment in public institutions, where recruitment is expected to be based on verifiable qualifications and professional integrity.
Oguma was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative bond of Sh800,000, with a surety of a similar amount.
The matter is scheduled for mention on November 5, 2026, when the court is expected to give further directions.
The EACC has urged members of the public to report suspected cases involving forged academic certificates, saying it remains committed to investigating and pursuing those suspected of obtaining public benefits through fraudulent means.
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