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Police officer, journalist and government officials in attempted extortion scam

Nakuru West Sub County Police Patrick Olonyi with KUJ Nakuru Secretary General Kioko Kivandi addressing the press at Kaptembwo Police Station on August 6, 2019. [Kennedy Gachuhi, Standard].

Two journalists are among six suspects arrested for allegedly attempting to extort Sh200,000 from a businessman.

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