Kenya arrests 'fake policewoman' after TV appearance
Kenyan specialists said Wednesday they had captured an eventual MP for imitating a cop after she showed up in full formal attire on a TV program where she discussed rule of peace and law.
The lady, recognized as Monica Wamaitha Gitau, was arrested after police were informed of her appearance on a neighborhood language Channel, the Directorate of Criminal Examinations (DCI) said on Twitter.
Kenya arrests 'fake policewoman' after TV appearance
Gitau, who is running for parliament in Kenya's public races in August, was gotten some information about security and governmental issues and gave reactions wearing the unmistakable blue uniform of Kenya's police force.
Kenya arrests 'fake policewoman' after TV appearance
Police were not exactly persuaded about her believability, the DCI said.
"She is presently helping with examinations for the offense of mimicking a cop."
Kenya arrests 'fake policewoman' after TV appearance
As per a police report of the occurrence seen by AFP, when defied Gitau professed to have been a serving official who resigned in 2011.
"She was unable to give a palatable record on why she wore the persian blue variety police uniform with full police identifications," the report said.
In 2013, Kenya vowed to establish out shams in its police force after the high-profile capture of a man blamed for taking on the appearance of a top common security official for 10 years.
Unprepared, seriously paid and prepared, the police force has an unfortunate standing in the East African nation, where it is considered among the most bad associations in the nation, as per Straightforwardness Worldwide.
Under Kenyan regulation, somebody viewed as at fault for imitating a cop can get a jail sentence of as long as 10 years, a fine of up to 1,000,000 Kenyan shillings ($8,500), or both.
Kenya arrests 'fake policewoman' after TV appearance