The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has confirmed it successfully sought the conviction of two former officials who worked with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over fake certificates.
In a statement released on July 7, 2026, the EACC stated that the duo used the forged certificates to secure employment.
“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured the conviction of two former employees of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for using forged academic certificates to obtain and advance in public employment unlawfully,” the EACC statement read.
“On 2nd July, 2026, the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court convicted Purity Mwaniki Wanja, a former IEBC Constituency Office clerk, after adopting a plea bargain agreement.”
Fined
According to EACC, Wanja used a fake secondary education certificate to get employment in 2012. She has also been fined after pleading guilty to the charges.
“Investigations by EACC established that Ms. Wanja forged a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate, purportedly issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). She subsequently used the forged certificate to secure employment with the IEBC in July 2012,” EACC added.
“Ms. Wanja pleaded guilty to three charges of fraudulent acquisition of public property, forgery, and presenting a forged certificate. The Court convicted her on her own plea of guilty and ordered her to pay a total penalty of Ksh1.6 million, comprising Ksh1.5 million as compensation and fines of Ksh50,0000 each on the forgery and presenting a forged certificate charges.”
Luka Mukimi Musamali, the second person charged and convicted, used a fake university degree to secure employment with the electoral body.
“In a separate case, on 29th June, 2026, the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court convicted Luka Mukimi Musamali, a former IEBC employee, for using a forged university degree certificate to secure a promotion within the Commission,” EACC’s statement said.
“EACC investigations established that Musamali presented a falsified Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies (Public Administration) degree certificate, purportedly issued by Moi University, in support of his application for promotion from Constituency Office Clerk to Constituency Elections Assistant.
“Following a full trial, the Court convicted Musamali of deceiving a principal and uttering a false document, but acquitted him on the charge of forgery. He was fined a total of Ksh110,000 with custodial sentences in default of payment.”
EACC’s commitment
The anti-corruption watchdog said the prosecution of the two cases is a testament to their continued fight against graft and protecting the integrity of the academic certificates.
“The convictions underscore the Commission’s unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of public service recruitment and career progression,” EACC concluded.
“EACC reiterates that the use of forged academic or professional certificates to secure public employment, promotions, or any other public benefit is a criminal offense. The Commission will continue to investigate and pursue all persons who engage in such fraudulent conduct to safeguard integrity and accountability in public service.”
