DCI corners KDF imposter in Kilimani, seize fake recruitment letters
By Cynthia Lodite, November 18, 2025Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended a person of interest linked to conning hopeful youths by issuing fake Kenya Defense Forces recruitment letters.
In a post on the official DCI X account on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the detectives announced that the operation carried out by Parklands detectives led to the key person of interest who has been parading himself as a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) brigadier.
“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,” DCI said.
According to the detectives, the person of interest had upgraded himself from civilian to “KDF brigadier” without ever seeing a parade square.
The detectives detailed that he has been on a money-minting spree, conning hopeful youths with fake recruitment letters to the Recruit Training School (RTS) in Eldoret.
“The imposter 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,” DCI added.
Acting on intelligence, detectives cornered him inside his rented Kilimani apartment, where he was found fully kitted out in Kenya Air Force regalia.
“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,” DCI said.
Items recovered
Detectives confirmed that at the time of his arrest, they 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.
“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,” DCI said.
The detective has confirmed that the person of interest was held in custody and is undergoing processing pending arraignment.
On the other hand, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has called on the public to remain vigilant and shun shortcuts in the security sector recruitment process, as genuine enlistment is free, fair, and transparent.
“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,” DCI noted.
“Report any suspicious approaches to the nearest police station,’ detectives said.