Detectives attached to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have arrested four suspects in Bomet County.
The suspects, arrested on Friday, January 9, 2026, have been liked to a large-scale fraud scheme involving fake TSC recruitment letters that duped job seekers of more than Ksh 40 million.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed the suspects as David Kemei, TSC Director, Konoin Sub-County; Rosebella Chepkemoi Korir, a former Bomet County Woman Representative aspirant; and two teachers Leonard Siele Towett and Mercy Cherotich..
DCI said the four were taken into custody after a painstaking probe by detectives.
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“Investigations have since revealed that the suspects targeted unemployed teachers and members of the public, demanding hefty payments in exchange for forged appointment letters promising permanent and pensionable employment with the TSC,” DCI said.
“Many victims reportedly took loans, sold property, or exhausted their savings in pursuit of the promised jobs,” it added.
The four were arraigned before the Bomet Law Courts, where detectives obtained 14-day custodial orders to allow for comprehensive investigations.
According to the police, the fraud network is believed to extend beyond Bomet County to Kericho, Narok, Kisii, and Nyamira.
Efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest additional suspects linked to the syndicate.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), said in collaboration with the TSC, it remains resolute in dismantling criminal networks that exploit job seekers and undermine public confidence in government institutions.
It also cautioned the public to remain vigilant and to verify all recruitment opportunities through official TSC channels.
“TSC does not charge any fees for employment,” the police said.
Meanwhile, DCI said members of the public who may have fallen victim to the scheme and are yet to report should forward and report through #FichuaKwaDCI 0800 722 203 (Toll-free) or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000 to report anonymously or report at the nearest Police Station.
