Why certificate of good conduct is a straight ticket to jobless corner

CID headquarters [Photo: Edward Kiplimo]

You can’t get a government job without a certificate of good conduct. The private sector is gradually taking the cue, with most employers making it compulsory for job seekers to have what is  now called the police clearance certificate — one among several documents that have become necessary to secure employment.

Besides the certificate of good conduct, job seekers are also required to provide the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) compliance  certificate — whether you stepped into college or not. The Helb certificate is renewable annually.