The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has warned members of the public over fraudsters targeting Kenyans seeking ranger jobs in the service.
In a statement on Thursday, April 25, KWS said the fraudsters are issuing fake calling letters to unsuspecting Kenyans at a fee.
The service noted that the KWS recruitment process is free of charge as advertised in the media.
“The attention of Kenya Wildlife Service has been drawn to fake calling letters being issued by fraudsters,” the KWS statement read in part.
It added, “As stated in the advert and at all recruitment centers, the recruitment process was free of charge. Kaa Chonjo, Usidanganywe.”
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KWS called on Kenyans to report the matter to the nearest KWS station or police station.
“We strongly advise the public to be vigilant of the fake letters and report the fraudsters to the nearest KWS Station or Police Station,” the service stated.
This comes days after KWS conducted a recruitment drive of 1500 rangers and cadets across the country.
The recruitment exercise commenced on Monday, April 15 and concluded Friday, April 19 at different centers across the 47 counties.
On April 12, President William Ruto directed the KWS recruitment officers to give first priority to National Youth Service (NYS) graduates.
Ruto noted that it will give them an opportunity to serve after obtaining relevant training.
“In that recruitment plan, I have directed that we must ensure that the majority of those given priority are our young people who have graduated from NYS. We want those young people from NYS to get an opportunity to serve, as I instructed in matters of the security sector,” Ruto stated.
