UoN deregisters Linturi over forged papers

The University of Nairobi has de-registered Meru Senator Mithika Linturi for presenting fake papers to obtain a degree certificate.

Capital FM News says it has reliably established that the decision was taken by the University Senate following a thorough investigation which confirmed that the papers he presented on admission were not genuine.

A senior official at the Ministry of Education has confirmed to us that the investigation was jointly undertaken with the Commission for University Education following complaints from several people – including his political opponents, the news site says.

Linturi is just one of the many casualties to face the wrath of the Commission for University Education which is implementing tough measures outlined by the Ministry of Education through the Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi, who is streamlining the sector