A man posing as a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer has been arrested in Nambale, Busia County, for allegedly defrauding jobseekers of KSh1.1 million by promising to secure them military recruitment slots.
In a statement on November 15, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives arrested the suspect at Cereda Guesthouse in Shibale Trading Centre following intelligence reports.
“A man masquerading as a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer and fleecing unsuspecting jobseekers of Sh1.1 million in fake recruitment fees has been arrested in Nambale, Busia County,” DCI said.
Investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly collected KSh1,100,000 from parents of jobseekers on different dates between September and November 2026 in exchange for promised recruitment opportunities.
Two Families Targeted in KDF Recruitment Scam
According to the DCI, detectives found the suspect in a guesthouse room with a 22-year-old woman who had been taken there by her mother in pursuit of a KDF recruitment opportunity.
Another young woman had also been brought to the premises by a parent seeking to secure her enlistment into the military.
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Detectives further established that the suspect had allegedly collected blood and urine samples from one of the women while pretending to conduct a KDF medical examination.
Items Recovered During Arrest
A search at the premises led to the recovery of two syringes, one containing a blood sample and another containing clear fluid.
Other items included a black dual-head stethoscope, an Omron blood pressure machine, surgical spirit and cotton wool.
Detectives also seized a laptop, computer mouse, electronic accessories and white T-shirts bearing the inscriptions CODE 87243 and CODE 624513.
Additional recoveries included Kenyan and Ugandan national identity cards, a Ugandan driving permit and a VISA card, all bearing the suspect’s photograph, alongside two mobile phones.
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The suspect remains in custody undergoing processing ahead of arraignment, while the recovered items have been detained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
DCI cautioned members of the public against individuals posing as recruitment agents for disciplined services and demanding money in exchange for employment opportunities.
The agency clarified that KDF recruitment is conducted through officially announced and transparent procedures, warning jobseekers against backdoor deals and cash inducements.
Members of the public have been urged to report recruitment fraud to the nearest police station or through the Fichua kwa DCI toll-free number 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.
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