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Man and woman swindle millions 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 pretense of securing them jobs in Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Police Service (NPS), and 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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