As fake degrees debate continues across the country, culprits being renowned politicians, the government has announced that that soon they will start scrutinizing all academic papers if government employees to verify their authenticity
Education CS Professor George Magoha has proposed verifying all diplomas and degrees in the country to eliminate false academic papers.
Magoha added that the issue of fake degrees should be addressed professionally, adding that the Commission on Higher Education should be given time to handle issues because it falls within their mandate.
“The issue of fake degree is now politicized and but what I know is that as a person who once headed one of the biggest university in the country, people are using it for their political gains,” CS said.
Prof. Magoha added that the verification of qualifications is a very easy task that can be managed by the competent bodies.