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Why fake certificates for jobs in public service is organised crime

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Then-City commander Japhet Koome displays fake certificates impounded at a building in Mfangano Street, Nairobi, in April 2016. [Willis Awandu, Standard]

A few days ago, President William Ruto said that the government will confront corruption in the county and national governments head-on.

The president's warning comes when the Public Service Commission (PSC) audit revealed serious nonconformities in both levels of government, where 2,100 employees used forged academic certificates from what can be called "River Road University" to secure jobs.

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