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'Kenyans are faking certificates to land jobs'

Former police boss Japhet Koome displays fake certificates that were found in a building in Mfangano street, Nairobi. [File, Standard]

A government audit has revealed shocking tactics used by individuals to forge academic and professional certificates in a bid to secure jobs, promotions, and re-designations within the public service.

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