
Police in Samburu have arrested a driver suspected to be involved in money laundering.
Samburu Police Commander Karanja Muiruri said police officers intercepted the man at a road block in Learata area along the Isiolo-Moyale highway.
The man is an employee of the county attached to the Social services department. He was found in the vehicle with Sh1,099,000 in a bag.
The vehicle was also impounded and sources say it is being investigated whether it was on official county task or not. Police say the driver could not account for the money or its intended use leading to his arrest.
Source: standard media