The Kenya School of Government (KSG) has annulled a large batch of certificates after confirming they were never issued by the institution, warning that these documents carry no official recognition and should not be used for employment or academic purposes.
In a notice signed by the Director-General, KSG stated that certificates numbered MA 0251 to MA 1000 “do not originate from the school and cannot be recognised as evidence of any qualification.”
“The Kenya School of Government has cancelled Certificates of Achievement Serial No. MA 0251 to MA 1000. These certificates were never issued or utilised by the School for the award of a Kenya School of Government qualification,” the notice said.
The school emphasised that the invalid certificates must not be presented as proof of training or achievement, and advised the public, employers, and other authorities to reject any attempts to use them for career advancement or further studies.
“Accordingly, these certificates are invalid and cannot be presented or recognised as evidence of any qualification issued by the School. The School, therefore, advises all concerned parties to disregard any use or presentation of the aforementioned certificates,” the statement added.
KSG did not reveal how the certificates were discovered or whether anyone had attempted to present them, but the institution reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining the credibility of its certification system.
Founded under the Kenya School of Government Act, 2012, KSG is tasked with developing the skills and capacity of public officers to promote efficient and accountable governance.
The institution delivers training in areas such as public administration, financial management, ethics, leadership, strategic planning, human resource management, and devolution. Certificates are awarded to participants completing workshops, short courses, executive training, and diploma programmes.
This announcement coincides with a broader effort by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to tackle the growing problem of forged certificates among civil servants.
In October 2025, the PSC directed all government ministries, agencies, and public institutions to carry out a full verification of certificates held by every public servant. Previously, the exercise only focused on officers employed within the last ten years.
The commission explained that this comprehensive audit is necessary to address increasing cases of falsified qualifications that threaten the credibility of Kenya’s education and undermine merit-based recruitment and promotions.
“The integrity of Kenya’s public service is directly tied to the authenticity of the qualifications of those who serve. We can no longer ignore the reality that a section of the workforce may have entered the service through deceit,” the PSC said.
