In the case before Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Ondieki, 14 out of the 15 listed witnesses have already testified with only the EACC Investigating Officer remaining. In his Application to withdraw the case, the DPP cited a request from the accused person to review the decision to charge him. In its court papers, EACC states that its investigations established that the accused person forged certificates. Upon inquiry from the University, EACC however established that the certificate was forged and the accused was never a student at the University. EACC further argued that using the forged academic certificates, the accused person fraudulently secured employment in the public service and earned salaries totalling Sh9,790,694 from three public institutions.

Source: The Star November 04, 2024 15:36 UTC