According to the EACC, preliminary investigations established that Mwiti, one of the officials, allegedly used the certificate to secure employment at the county assembly and subsequently acquired public property through salaries paid during his employment
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on Monday,the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said its investigations established that Kibor had submitted a forged Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) degree certificate, purportedly issued by Moi University.
By David AbonyoAccording to the ODPP, the court heard that Nyabuti used a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate showing a mean grade of C- to secure employment at the state-owned power company.
By David AbonyoAccording to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect Maitha spent months parading himself under the stolen identity and presenting himself as the bona fide owner of the lucrative property.
By David AbonyoGuang, 39, is accused of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers while working as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
By David AbonyoAccording to the DCI, the complainant bought the parcel of land in 2005 and had remained in peaceful possession of it for years before discovering that its ownership had been challenged through court proceedings
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on Thursday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from DCI Central in Nairobi dismantled the suspected employment fraud syndicate following a complaint from a victim who reported losing hundreds of thousands of shillings after being promised a job in the country's intelligence service.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Tuesday, Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to carry out a full investigation and submit its findings within 30 days.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the anti-graft agency, Okandah received a total of Sh4,749,597 in salaries between September 3, 2016, and November 30, 2023, money the commission said was acquired through fraudulent means.
By David AbonyoSecurity teams say operations are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects, with detectives maintaining pressure on what they describe as a structured financial crime group.
By David AbonyoThe court released each suspect on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative bond of Sh1 million with a surety of a similar amount. The matter will be mentioned for directions on May 26, 2026.
By Chrispho OwuorThis recent string of arrests comes amid a series of successful operations across the Coast region targeting organised crime syndicates. The police vow that the crackdown will continue unabated, with further intelligence-driven operations expected in the coming weeks.
By Bradley BosireOfficials warned that forging government documents is a grave offense that threatens public trust and institutional credibility. The Serious Crime Unit reaffirmed its determination to ensure that public officials are held accountable and that any efforts to manipulate official records are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
By David AbonyoThe suspects, drawn from IEBC, NSDCC, KeRRA, KMTC, and Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, are accused of fraudulently earning millions of shillings in salaries through falsified documents.
By Maureen Kinyanjui