By Dawan Africa - Editor
Kenya, 21 November 2025 – A former employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been charged with forgery after allegedly submitting a fake university certificate to secure a promotion, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), has revealed.
EACC stated on Friday that Lukaa Musamali Mukimi was arraigned at Milimani on Thursday, a day after he was arrested on 19 November 2025.
The suspect was on EACC's radar after the anti-corruption sleuths received information suggesting Mr Mukimi had presented a forged Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies (Public Administration) certificate, purportedly issued by Moi University.
According to EACC, investigations confirmed the document was falsified and that the suspect knowingly used it as genuine.
Following the probe, the EACC forwarded its file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who approved criminal charges.
Mr Mukimi faced three counts: forgery contrary to Section 345 as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code, uttering a false document contrary to Section 353 of the Penal Code, and deceiving a Principal contrary to Section 41(2)(b) as read with Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
The suspect pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court, presided over by a magistrate, granted him release on a cash bail of KSh 200,000 or an alternative bond of KSh 500,000 with one surety of the same amount.
The matter is set for mention on 4 December 2025 before Honourable Okore, Senior Principal Magistrate.
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In a statement, the EACC reaffirmed its determination to root out fraud and protect the integrity of public institutions.
“The EACC reiterates its commitment to combating fraud and upholding integrity within the public service,” the anti-graft body said.
The case adds to growing concerns over the use of fake academic credentials in Kenya’s public service, with several high-profile incidents exposed in recent years.
The IEBC, responsible for conducting national elections, has previously faced scrutiny over staff recruitment and qualification standards.
Mr Mukimi’s arraignment underscores ongoing efforts by the EACC and the office of the DPP to tackle document fraud, which experts say erodes meritocracy and public confidence in government institutions.
The prosecution is expected to present evidence, including verification reports from Moi University, when the case resumes in just two weeks time.
