Nairobi, Kenya| A chief from Wajir County and a senior Huduma Centre official were on Friday arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of tampering with national identity records.
The accused, Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh of Wajir East and Veronica Njenga, a senior clerical officer at Nairobi City Square Huduma Centre, face charges of fraudulent alteration of official records and abuse of office.
According to the prosecution, Sheikh is accused of falsifying his birth details, changing his year of birth from 1997 to 1987, and fraudulently obtaining a birth entry number despite already having a valid birth certificate.
The alleged manipulation was reportedly intended to alter his legal identity for undisclosed reasons.
Njenga, who serves in a crucial clerical role at the Huduma Centre, is accused of facilitating the illegal modifications, leading to charges under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
Prosecutors argue that she unlawfully altered Sheikh’s records, an action that constitutes an abuse of office and a breach of public trust.
Court Proceedings and Bail Terms
Presiding over the case, Magistrate Isabella Barasa granted both accused persons a bond of Ksh 1.5 million or an alternative cash bail of Ksh 300,000.
The court also ordered them to surrender their passports to prevent any potential attempts to flee the country.
The case is set for mention next week for pre-trial directions, as investigators continue probing related cases of fraudulent documentation.
Authorities have warned that more individuals could face prosecution as efforts intensify to curb corruption and illegal alterations of national records.
This case highlights growing concerns over document fraud within government systems, raising questions about internal safeguards and accountability in the issuance of official identification documents.
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