Police are Vigilant on the Increase of Counterfeit Notes Flooding the Mt. Kenya Region
Authorities are on high alert following an increase in the number of counterfeit notes in the Mt.Kenya region due to an increase in the number of political campaigns in the region.
Leah Mukangai 
On February 1, Murang'a South Police Commander Alexander Shikondi informed the press that some people had been circulating false notes and keeping new ones. He stated that the fake notes had been reported in the various counties of Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, and Murang’a.
Earlier on, the former Central Regional Commissioner Wilfred Nyagwanga had noted that a gang was operating in the area and advised police personnel to be alert when dealing with the victims.
“You are hereby advised to remain vigilant in your areas of jurisdiction following an influx of fake currency," stated Nyamwanga.
You are urged to apply utmost fairness in dealing with victims of the fraud and desist from mechanical punishment of victims. Sound investigative doctrine must apply to nab the peddlers of the fake currency," advised Nyamwanga.
Political gatherings, boda boda riders, and roadside traders are among the targets for the money since the customers are always in a hurry and they lack enough time to verify the notes given to them.
In September 2021, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) initiated a crackdown after money laundering became rampant throughout the city.
