- EACC Chairman warns against fake academic papers, vows to recover earnings from fraudulent employment
- Commission closely monitors and addresses high rates of reported land grabbing cases
- Collaborative efforts with Kisumu government to legally reclaim wrongfully seized public land
In a stern warning, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairman, Bishop David Oginde, addressed the pressing issue of fraudulent academic credentials being utilized for employment during a speech in Kisumu on Monday.
Bishop Oginde emphasized the detrimental impact of fake certificates on the education sector’s hard-won achievements.
He cautioned individuals securing employment through deceptive means, stating, “We will have to recover all the money you got through that process, even if you worked 20 years, we will want all the money you earned during that time.”
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he asserted that the law would catch up with those involved in such practices, pledging to pursue the return of monthly salaries, assets, and resources earned during the period of employment.
Shifting the focus to the rampant issue of land grabbing, Bishop Oginde revealed the alarming rates reported and assured that the EACC is actively monitoring the matter. He disclosed that the commission has implemented measures to curtail this unlawful practice.
Following a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o, Bishop Oginde shared insights into the collaborative efforts between EACC and the county government.
Their joint endeavor aims to legally reclaim public land that has been wrongfully seized, with Oginde asserting, “We want to see a situation where Kenyans own property that is rightfully theirs.”
