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Elderly woman loses Sh300,000 in police recruitment

Mary Moraa a mother who was conned sh 315 thousand with a pledge that his son Vincent Nyagaka will be given Kenya police training form when 'The Standard' caught up with her at Kisii police station on 24/05/2017.With high demand for those seeking to joing service most people are forced to bribe to be given an opportunity.[photos: Sammy Omingo/Standard]

A mother of seven claims that she lost Sh315,000 to two men who promised to ensure that her son joins the Kenya Police Service.

The widow, Mary Moraa, said her son was not picked to join the force on recruitment day at Masimba play ground on May 11.

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