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Kenya School of Government announces cancellation of certificates
11th November, 2025 12:28 PM
The Kenya School of Government (KSG) has announced the cancellation of a batch of invalid Certificates of Achievement, citing concerns over unauthorised issuance.
In a public notice released on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the institution revealed that certificates bearing serial numbers MA 0251 to MA 1000 have been declared null and void.
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“This is to notify the public that the Kenya School of Government has cancelled Certificates Serial No. MA 0251 to MA 1000. These certificates were never issued or utilised by the School for the award of a Kenya School of Government qualification,” the notice read in part.
The notice, signed by the Director General, stated that the affected certificates were never issued or utilised by the school for the award of a Kenya School of Government qualification.
This revelation comes amid ongoing efforts by the institution to safeguard the integrity of its academic and professional credentials.
Certificate unrecognised and invalid
According to KSG, the disowned certificates will not be recognised as valid documentation of achievement or training by the institution.
“Accordingly, these certificates are invalid and cannot be presented or recognised as evidence of any qualification issued by the school. The school, therefore, advises all concerned parties to disregard the use or presentation of the aforementioned certificates,” the notice read.
The directive serves as a strong warning to individuals and organisations that might have come across or used such documents.
The school emphasised that these certificates should not be presented in any professional or academic setting, as they do not represent legitimate KSG qualifications.
KSG further cautioned all concerned parties, including employers, government agencies, and the public, to disregard any use or presentation of the affected certificates.
Meanwhile, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised the alarm over the persistent use of forged academic certificates in public service, exposing how fraudsters continue to occupy critical government positions despite increased checks.
According to the commission’s quarterly report covering April to June 2025, the fraudulent activities have found their way deep into key state institutions, allowing unqualified individuals to secure jobs, promotions and millions in salaries. The report, published in the Kenya Gazette, paints a clear picture of a problem that is both widespread and entrenched.
The EACC notes that various methods are being used to falsify academic records, ranging from fake secondary school certificates to altered university degrees.
