The academic credentials of Kakamega County Senator Cleophas Malala have come under renewed scrutiny following revelations about his family's long-standing involvement in document forgery. Sources in Kakamega allege that Malala's father, David Meja Malala, operated a printing business known as Premier Printing Press, which produced counterfeit academic certificates, diplomas, and degrees from Kenya's top institutions.
Court records show that David Meja Malala faced repeated legal challenges since 1996 for manufacturing fake academic documents. His business, based in Kakamega town, allegedly generated significant revenue through the production of forged National Identification Cards, birth certificates, and university degrees. The enterprise reportedly funded the construction of a Four-Star Premier Hotel in the region.
Local legal experts suggest that the senator's early exposure to his father's operations may have influenced his political career. While Malala Sr. was convicted multiple times for document forgery, he avoided custodial sentences due to his financial and political connections. Court documents indicate he was frequently arrested and arraigned in Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu, and Butere courts.
A document circulating on social media claims that Malala never completed his studies at the United States International University-Africa (USIU). The allegations add to ongoing questions about the authenticity of his academic qualifications, which remain unverified by official channels.
