A rogue police officer posing as a traffic cop was arrested on Thursday morning while allegedly trying to extort money from a businessman and motorist in Nairobi’s Muthaiga area. The officer had also extorted an expatriate who is a foreigner of $300 (Sh38,700) and Sh9,000 in Karen, police said. It is at this point that the suspect allegedly demanded Sh50,000 to facilitate his release without being taken to court. Sensing foul play, the victim raised alarm, prompting traffic police officers who were on duty along Park Road to respond swiftly. He had traveled to Nairobi and got traffic uniform that he was using in his mission.

Source: The Star February 20, 2026 09:10 UTC