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Comic but tragic story of fake top cop Joshua Waiganjo

Joshua Karianjahi Waiganjo

NAKURU: As convicted police imposter Joshua Karianjahi Waiganjo begins his five-year jail term at the Naivasha GK Prison, his story – how he was arrested, the prosecution and incarceration – remains a puzzle for many a Kenyan.

Describing Waiganjo as a master of disguise would be an understatement. He would be a perfect fit for any rank in the police structure and his script would be great material for a blockbuster movie of Hollywood standard; a plot rich in comic and fantasy but a tragic indictment of the country’s security.

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