Kenyan under investigation for illegally setting up police patrol base in Uasin Gishu

Authorities Detail How a Kenyan Man Orchestrated an Elaborate Fake Police Station
Following the recent arrest of a man for operating a fraudulent police station in Uasin Gishu County, authorities have provided a detailed account of the suspect’s sophisticated methods. The individual, identified as a 34-year-old former police informant, used his insider knowledge to create a convincing illusion of a legitimate police post, deceiving numerous victims over an undisclosed period. His operation involved not just impersonation, but the creation of an entire facade of law enforcement authority.
According to police reports, the suspect’s scheme was multi-faceted. He acquired a police uniform, complete with counterfeit rank insignia, and rented a building which he furnished with desks, chairs, and official-looking stationery to mimic a government office. Crucially, he employed a team of accomplices who acted as suspects being held in custody. When a real member of the public would come to report a case or seek help, the man would stage fake arrests and even conduct mock court proceedings, complete with his accomplices playing the roles of the accused, to lend credibility to his operation.
The primary motive, as explained by Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Dr. Eddyson Nyale, was financial gain. The suspect would demand and receive bribes from the public to release the fake suspects he had ‘arrested,’ Dr. Nyale stated. He exploited the trust the public places in the police service, using his elaborate set-up to make his illegal demands for bail money and other fees appear legitimate. This exploitation is what authorities believe allowed him to operate successfully before a tip-off from a vigilant citizen led to his downfall.
The case has prompted a significant response from the National Police Service. Authorities are now urging the public to be extra vigilant and to always verify the identity of officers. They recommend asking for official service numbers and confirming the location of any police post with known, gazetted stations. Police have also launched a manhunt for the suspect’s accomplices. This incident has highlighted a bold new trend in criminal impersonation and has pushed security agencies to enhance public awareness to prevent such a sophisticated deception from happening again.