18/11/2025
DETECTIVES ARREST AN IMPOSTOR IN KILIMANI
Parklands detectives have arrested an impostor who has been parading himself as a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) brigadier, preying on the hopes of innocent citizens and extorting money in the guise of recruitment.
Joshua Mutui Muimi, who had upgraded himself from civilian to “KDF brigadier” without ever seeing a parade square, has been on a money-minting spree, conning hopeful youths with fake recruitment letters to the Recruit Training School (RTS) in Eldoret.
Acting on intelligence, detectives cornered him inside his rented Kilimani apartment, where he was found fully kitted out in Kenya Air Force regalia.
A meticulous search inside the house peeled back the truth. Detectives recovered documents bearing the Ministry of Defence logo, including six fake admission letters bearing the same serial number, seven fingerprint forms, and a Yilmaz Defence Industry ammunition manufacturing manual, among other incriminating materials.
The suspect is now in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is urging the public to remain vigilant and shun shortcuts in the security sector recruitment process, as genuine enlistment is free, fair and transparent.
Report any suspicious approaches to the nearest police station or through . Call 0800 722 203 (Toll-free) or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000 to report anonymously. Usiogope!