In a dramatic turn of events that has rattled the electoral sector, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has hauled a former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) employee to court over an alleged forged university degree used to secure a job promotion.
Lukaa Musamali Mukimi, once entrusted with duties at IEBC, now faces a trio of serious criminal charges after investigators uncovered that a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies (Public Administration) certificate he presented was fake — and never issued by Moi University, as he claimed.
According to the EACC, the scandal began when allegations emerged that Mukimi had fraudulently used the forged certificate in a bid to climb the ranks within the electoral body. A full probe was launched, revealing that the document was falsified and knowingly submitted as authentic.
After concluding investigations, the Commission forwarded the file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who agreed that Mukimi should face criminal charges.
He was arrested on November 19, 2025, and arraigned the following day at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, where he was charged with:
Forgery contrary to Section 345 as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code,
Uttering a False Document contrary to Section 353 of the Penal Code, and
Deceiving a Principal contrary to Section 41(2)(b) as read with Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
Mukimi, however, denied all charges and secured his freedom on a cash bail of KSh 200,000, or an alternative bond of KSh 500,000 with one surety.
The case will be mentioned on December 4, 2025, before Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Okore.
In a firm statement, the EACC reaffirmed its unwavering stance against fraud, warning that public servants attempting to bypass integrity checks will face the full force of the law.
As the case heads back to court, all eyes now turn to whether this prosecution marks yet another step in tightening accountability within Kenya’s public institutions.
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