The Nairobi City County Public Service Board has directed all county employees to submit their academic and professional certificates for verification.
This marks the start of a comprehensive audit aimed at strengthening accountability and improving the integrity of staff records.
In a notice dated December 2, 2025, the board said the exercise follows earlier directives from national oversight bodies, including the Public Service Commission (Ref: PSC/ADM/13 (42), 22 May 2023) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Ref: EACC.7/10/1 VOL XXV25, 21 August 2025).
These communications, the board noted, form the foundation for a county-wide review of all qualifications held by Nairobi City County personnel.
According to the circular, every employee is required to submit copies of their academic certificates, professional qualifications, current appointment letters, and a signed disclaimer form issued by the board.
The documents must be submitted through sector administrators, who will coordinate the exercise across departments.
The board set January 15, 2026, as the hard deadline for compliance.
“This verification is mandatory for all Nairobi City County staff,” the notice stated.
“The objective is to maintain transparent, credible and up-to-date human resource records that reflect the highest standards of public service.”
The board underscored the importance of full cooperation from all departments, noting that administrators play a vital role in ensuring documents are submitted promptly.
It emphasised that delays or non-compliance would undermine the goals of the review, which seeks to align county staffing with national guidelines on integrity and professionalism.
In a strong warning, the board cautioned employees against falling victim to fraudsters or internal actors who may attempt to exploit the process.
“All staff are cautioned not to give money, facilitation fees, or any form of payment to any individual claiming to fast-track, influence, or assist with the verification exercise,” the notice read.
“The exercise is free of charge and is being undertaken strictly by authorised officers of the Nairobi City County Public Service Board.”
The board urged employees to immediately report any suspicious approaches or solicitation attempts.
“Staff should report any such cases to their sector heads or directly to the board,” the communication said, signalling a firm zero-tolerance policy on corruption.
The notice, signed by the Acting CEO and Secretary of the County Public Service Board, called on employees to adhere to the requirements without delay.
He appealed for prompt and full compliance to ensure a smooth and credible verification process.
