The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced fresh verification of academic papers held by Kenyans seeking or currently serving in public service positions.

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PSC announced the move on Thursday, September 17, following a meeting with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Ministry of Education officials at State House, Nairobi.

The meeting focused on integrating a digital system to authenticate academic qualifications and help employers verify whether credentials presented by applicants are genuine.

In his speech, Koskei called for robust and coordinated mechanisms for verifying academic papers , particularly during the recruitment and appointment of public servants.

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He said stronger verification systems will safeguard recruitment and ensure that people appointed to public positions hold genuine, authenticated qualifications.

“The government is working to protect the integrity of recruitment processes and promote professionalism and competence across the Public Service and the wider workforce,” said Koskei.

During the meeting, PSC Chairperson Francis Meja said the digital integration will help protect the integrity of recruitment processes while promoting professionalism, competence and merit within the public service.

He said the move will provide government agencies with a more coordinated approach to detecting questionable academic credentials presented during recruitment and other official processes.

In recent years, the government has placed greater emphasis on verifying academic qualifications before applicants are considered for public service positions.

The latest development comes two days after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku warned that public servants found using forged academic certificates to secure jobs or promotions would be dismissed once detected.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke