Thorough vetting can rid Kenya of fake certificates

There is a need for the government to carry out an extensive audit of academic certificates. [iStockphoto]

In the recent past, questions have been raised over the authenticity degree certificates presented by some political aspirants.

By law, those aspiring to the presidency and governorship must possess degrees from recognised universities. Consequently, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) barred some aspirants on the basis that they lack degrees, or have degrees whose authenticity is suspect.