His elaborate plan was exposed when a photo of him in full military uniform was shared online, revealing a crucial mistake that led to his downfall.
Kipyegon’s impersonation went unnoticed for months, as he successfully blended in with the soldiers at the barracks.
He wore full military regalia and even had access to restricted areas within the military installation.
However, his scheme came crashing down after eagle-eyed netizens spotted a major error in one of his photos.
The key mistake? Kipyegon was seen with his finger on the trigger of a gun, a glaring safety violation known as improper trigger discipline.