Ex-IEBC Staffer Faces Charges Over Allegedly Fake University Degree Used for Promotion Bid
Mukimi was arrested on November 19, 2025. He was taken before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court the next day to face charges of forgery.
A photo of Lukaa Musamali Mukimi, suspect accused of forging academic document to secure a promotion. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
A former staff member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC, was yesterday arrested and taken to court after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, EACC, accused him of using a forged academic qualification in his attempt to rise through the ranks at the commission.
The suspect identified is Lukaa Musamali Mukimi, who is alleged to have presented a forged Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies, Public Administration certificate, which he claimed was awarded by Moi University. According to EACC, the document was presented as part of his paperwork while seeking a higher position within the electoral body.
EACC said its investigators carried out a verification process, which revealed that the certificate had not been issued by the university as claimed. It said the findings from the agency confirmed the degree was fake and Mukimi knowingly used it as an authentic academic credential.
After completing the investigation, EACC forwarded a comprehensive file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The DPP reviewed the report and agreed with its recommendation that criminal charges be pursued, thus giving the green light for the case to proceed in court.
Mukimi was arrested on November 19, 2025. He was taken before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court the next day to face charges of forgery. The charges were under the Penal Code and the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, No. 3 of 2003, that criminalise the use of forged documents for personal gain.
During the court appearance, Mukimi pleaded not guilty. The magistrate released him on a cash bail of KSh 200,000. Alternatively, he was offered a bond of KSh 500,000, supported by one surety of similar value.
The court fixed the matter for mention on December 4, 2025, allowing both the prosecution and the defence additional time to prepare for the next phase of the hearings. For now, the case will continue to move through the judicial process as authorities seek to determine whether the suspect knowingly and intentionally used a forged certificate in his pursuit of career advancement. EACC has repeatedly warned both public servants and job seekers against presenting fake academic credentials, noting that such an act undermines professional integrity and breaches anti-corruption laws. The agency affirms it is still committed to pursuing similar cases to ensure accountability within public institutions.
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