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How man and woman swindled Sh5.4 million in fake KDF, police jobs

A Kenya Police recruiting officer takes recruits through physical exercise at Gusii Stadium during Kenya Police recruitment exercise on 24/3/2022. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Two suspects were charged at a Makadara court for swindling Sh5.4 million from eleven unsuspecting Kenyans under the pretence of securing them jobs in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the National Police Service (NPS), and the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

The duo's well-orchestrated tactics led some of the victims to sell their properties, including livestock and land. Others borrowed huge loans, while others depleted their savings. 

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