The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has hauled a senior accountant before the Kisii Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly faking his way through university and into a government job.


​Cyrus Oigoro Miencha, an accountant at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), is facing a legal firestorm after investigations revealed he allegedly altered his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results to secure higher education and public employment.


​The Forgery Trail


​According to the EACC, Miencha’s academic journey was built on a falsified foundation. While he originally scored a mean grade of C- (minus), he is accused of forging a certificate to show a mean grade of C+ (plus).


​Armed with the fake C+ grade under Index No. 703508/008, Miencha successfully gained admission to Kisii University in 2014. He went on to "earn" a Bachelor of Commerce degree, which he then used to secure employment and promotions within the KMTC at their Webuye and Kabarnet campuses.


​The Financial Fallout


​The EACC has quantified the cost of this alleged deception to the taxpayer. Between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2023, Miencha reportedly drew a total of Ksh 3,965,292.30 in salaries and benefits. The commission maintains that these funds constitute "fraudulent acquisition of public property" because they were earned through a job obtained via forged credentials.


​Charges and Court Appearance


​Appearing before the court, Miencha faced five distinct counts:


  • ​Fraudulent acquisition of public property (salaries and benefits).


  • ​Forgery of a KCSE certificate.


  • ​Uttering a false document (presenting the forged certificate to Kisii University and KMTC).


​Current Status


​Miencha pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court granted him a release on a cash bail of Ksh 200,000 or an alternative bond of Ksh 500,000.


​The EACC isn't stopping at criminal charges; the commission has signaled its intent to file a civil suit to recover every cent of the Ksh 3.9 million paid to him. The case is set to mention again on June 15, 2026.