Detectives in Kilimani have arrested a man believed to be the mastermind of a well-coordinated fake police recruitment racket that swindled unsuspecting job seekers out of Sh2.5 million.

The suspect, identified as Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa, was apprehended on Wednesday at Sagret Hotel in Kilimani after three victims filed complaints detailing how they were duped with promises of guaranteed entry into the National Police Service.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Wekesa allegedly used forged police recruitment letters to convince his victims that their slots in the service were already secured—if only they could pay. Each victim surrendered hefty sums, believing the “recruitment officer” was authentic and well-connected.

By the time the scam unravelled, a total of Sh2.5 million had exchanged hands.

Detectives, acting on intelligence, traced the suspect to his hideout, where he was arrested in a swift operation. During the raid, officers recovered 20 additional fake police recruitment letters, signalling what investigators believe is a broader, highly organised fraud network targeting desperate job seekers nationwide.

Wekesa’s accomplice, who was reportedly with him moments before the arrest, fled upon sensing danger and is currently being pursued.

The DCI has since warned the public to be wary of fraudsters posing as police recruiters, emphasising that genuine recruitment into the National Police Service is free, fair, and transparent, with no payments required at any stage.

“Anyone asking for money in exchange for a police job is a criminal,” the agency said.

Members of the public have been urged to report such cases immediately to the nearest police station or anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform. Reports can be made via toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

Wekesa is currently in custody, undergoing processing, and will be arraigned once investigations are complete, as detectives follow new leads to track down his elusive accomplice.

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The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced the nationwide recruitment of 10,000 police officers, days after it appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security.

The National Police Service recruitment will run from Friday, October 3, 2025, to Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Applicants shall be required to meet the following minimum requirements:

a) Be a citizen of Kenya;
b) Hold a Kenya National Identity Card;
c) Age: 18–28 years;
d) Minimum grade in KCSE: D+ (with a minimum of D+ in English or Kiswahili);
e) Be physically and medically fit;
f) Minimum height: Male – 5ft 8in., Female – 5ft 3in.;
g) Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
h) Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at recruitment and during the ENTIRE training period.
i) National Youth Service (NYS) graduates who meet minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are required to download and fill the prescribed application form available on any of the following websites:

• npsc.go.ke
• www.dci.go.ke
• www.administrationpolice.go.ke
• www.kenyapolice.go.ke
• www.nationalpolice.go.ke
• www.mygov.go.ke

Forms may also be obtained from the nearest Huduma Centres.

Applicants may also fill and download the application using the following link: https://prs.npsc.go.ke.

Applicants must present themselves at the designated recruitment centers within their respective constituencies with the originals and copies of the following documents on the day of recruitment:

1. Academic certificates and testimonials
2. Kenya National Identity Card
3. Birth Certificate
4. NYS discharge certificate (where applicable) with a minimum rating of “GOOD” in conduct

All original documents will be returned to the applicant before leaving the recruitment centre. To view all police recruitment venues, respective dates (October 3–9, 2025), and entry requirements nationwide, visit the NPSC 2025 Nationwide Police Constable Recruitment.

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The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced the nationwide recruitment of 10,000 police officers, days after it appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security.

The commission had presented its plans for recruiting 10,000 police officers in the financial year 2025/2026.

NPSC, in a notice issued on Friday, September 19, 2025, advertised the police recruitment, announcing the venues and dates.

“Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya Articles 246(3), 248(4), 243, 238(d), and 10; sections 10, 11 and 12 of the National Police Service Commission Act Cap 85; and the National Police Service Act Cap 84, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons to be trained as Police Constables,” the notice read in part.

National Police Service recruitment dates

The National Police Service recruitment will run from Friday, October 3, 2025, to Thursday, October 9, 2025.

NPSC also warned that the recruitment is free and open to all eligible and qualified candidates.

“Engaging in bribery or other CORRUPT PRACTICES with the intent to influence the recruitment process constitutes a CRIMINAL OFFENCE under section 25 of the National Police Service Commission Act. Any person who willfully gives to the Commission any information which is false or misleading in any material particular commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand shillings (Ksh. 200,000) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two (2) years or both,” the notice adds.

“The public is urged to report any incidences of recruitment malpractices to the nearest Police Station or call 0709099000, 999, 911112 or #FichuaKwaDCI 0800722203.”

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