Mount Kenya University held its 24th graduation ceremony on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Thika Main Campus, conferring degrees upon 5763 graduates.
As Kenya’s leading private university, with six campuses across the country and additional presence in Uganda, Somaliland, and Burundi, and a sister University in Kigali, Rwanda (Mount Kenya Kigali), the institution plays a significant role in the regional education landscape.
In response to the growing issue of fake academic certificates flooding the job market, the university has taken proactive measures to ensure the authenticity of its certificates.
The certificates incorporate ten key security features aimed at safeguarding their legitimacy.
Outlined below are the ten key security features integrated into Mount Kenya University’s academic certificates:
- Hologram Foil with MKU-Specific Security Features
- Linear Wallpaper Background
- Ultra-Violet Visible Ink
- Latent Image
- Admission Number
- Photoreactive Ink
- Variable Data Box
- Guilloche Feature
- Micro Text
- QR Code with Student Data
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A recent joint investigation by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission highlighted a concerning trend, revealing that one out of three employed Kenyans possesses counterfeit academic certificates.
This revelation suggests that a significant portion, or 33%, of the employed workforce may lack the necessary qualifications for their respective roles.
The anti-corruption agency has been on the neck of government workers at both national and county levels who used fake certificates to get their jobs – though many remain uncaught.
The issue of fake certificates is also affecting the country’s politics. Some politicians had questionable academic certificates in the run-up to the 2022 General Election.
