Victims Break Silence on ‘Fake General Chepkulei’ Allegations of Impersonation, Scams and Abuse
For years, victims say they lived in fear as a man they knew as “General Chepkulei” allegedly hid behind fake power, fake uniforms, and false claims of proximity to the highest office in the land.
The man, identified by victims as Collins Leitich, is accused of presenting himself as a military general, a State House insider, and a trusted fixer with direct access to President William Ruto. Women say they married him believing his lies. Families say they paid him in hopes of securing jobs. Fear and intimidation, victims claim, kept many silent.
Today, those voices are emerging.
Important note: All matters raised below are allegations based on accounts from multiple individuals. No court has made a determination of guilt.
The Alleged Illusion of Power
Victims describe a man who appeared confident, polished, and untouchable. According to multiple accounts, Leitich claimed he was a personal aide to the President, managed State House property, and advised senior government officials.
Witnesses say he reinforced these claims by:
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Carrying identification purporting to show State House affiliation
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Moving with armed escorts and uniformed officers
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Name-dropping senior officials
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Hosting meetings as if he held official authority
The presence of guns, uniforms, and apparent security detail, victims say, silenced doubt. Many now question whether rogue officers enabled his movements or whether the display itself was part of the deception.
Fake Credentials and Unexplained Wealth
Concerns deepened as victims began questioning his background. Multiple sources say no public record shows formal government employment. His education history, they claim, appears inconsistent.
Victims further allege that:
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He displayed expensive homes, vehicles, and frequent travel
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He cited business interests linked to Dubai without verifiable records
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His most recent KCSE record reportedly shows a D- grade obtained in 2025, raising fresh questions
These inconsistencies, victims argue, fuel doubts about his true identity, nationality, and the source of his wealth.
Alleged Job Scams and Intimidation
Several families from Eldoret and Nairobi allege that Leitich collected millions of shillings while promising guaranteed police and security-sector recruitment slots during national intakes.
Some victims estimate losses of up to KSh10 million. None of the promised jobs materialised.
When families demanded refunds, victims allege intimidation followed. Armed men allegedly linked to him reportedly harassed complainants, forcing some to abandon their cases.
Claims of a Fake Police Station
Among the most disturbing allegations is that Leitich operated a fake police station, allegedly used to detain, intimidate, and extort members of the public.
Victims say the operation functioned openly for a time before attracting scrutiny. They now question why no decisive action followed and who allowed fake authority to operate in plain sight.
Women Say They Were Targeted Through Marriage
Women appear to have borne some of the deepest harm.
At least four women from Kenya and Australia told investigators they married Leitich under deception. Victims say he held lavish ceremonies, formalised marriages at official offices, and convinced each woman she was the only wife.
One woman says she left school after being lured into what she now describes as a fake marriage, gave birth, and was later abandoned with no support.
Sources identify one alleged victim as Mercy Chebet, said to be a second wife who later gave birth. Insiders claim she was abandoned as another marriage took place.
Another woman, described as a 60-year-old mother of three, is said to live with him in a high-value home in Chesumei. Victims allege she now finances his lifestyle, even as earlier victims struggle.
Additional women from Sudan and Rwanda report similar patterns, alleging exploitation, abandonment, and financial ruin.
Questions of Family Complicity
Victims also raise allegations that family members may have known about or benefited from the activities. They claim that:
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Illegal firearms were present near the family home
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Women were harassed without reports to authorities
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The alleged fake police station operated close to the home
These claims raise ethical questions about silence, complicity, and responsibility.
Calls for Accountability
Victims are now demanding answers from:
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations
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The Inspector-General of Police
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State House
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The Government Spokesperson
Women’s rights groups and human-rights organisations are being urged to provide safe, confidential reporting channels.
This investigation does not pronounce guilt. Courts determine guilt. What it does is document patterns, amplify voices once silenced, and raise urgent public-interest questions.
If proven, victims say, the case of the man they call Fake General Chepkulei would represent a grave abuse of public trust built on impersonation, intimidation, and the exploitation of hope.
For years, fear enforced silence. Now, victims are speaking.