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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a warning to Kenyans after a series of fraudulent job offer letters began circulating online, targeting unsuspecting jobseekers.
In a notice on Wednesday, November 19, the agency noted that scammers are impersonating PPB and using fake correspondence to solicit personal information and money from victims.
PPB clarified that these deceptive messages are not connected to the agency in any way, and Kenyans are urged to ignore them and avoid sharing any sensitive details.
"The Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns the public about fraudulent job offer letters circulating online and requesting personal information or money. These messages are not from the Board. Do not share your details or make any payment," the notice read.
PPB encouraged immediate reporting of any suspicious activity to help curb the scam and protect potential victims.
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"Report any suspicious activity immediately to law enforcement or through email: [email protected]/[email protected] and telephone: 0709 770 100," the notice added.
This comes two days after the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) cautioned members of the public against falling for a circulating social media post that falsely claims the agency is recruiting teachers and college tutors.
In a statement on Monday, November 17, KNEC dismissed the advertisement as fake and warned job seekers to avoid engaging with it.
"Beware of agents of fake news and misinformation. Do not be misled. All available vacancies are always declared through our website and MyGov publication," the notice read.
Meanwhile, the UK government has also issued a warning to Kenyans seeking to travel to Britain, cautioning them against falling victim to visa fraud and scam operations that guarantee successful applications.
In its advisory, KNEC urged the public to remain vigilant and verify all recruitment information through official sources only.
Elsewhere, this comes weeks after PPB moved to allay concerns over the safety of paracetamol use during pregnancy.
In a statement on Thursday, October 2, PPB Acting CEO Ahmed Mohamed reassured expectant mothers that the drug remains safe when used under medical supervision.
He explained that the drug, also known as acetaminophen, continues to be a recommended option for managing pain and fever in pregnant women.
"The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) wishes to address concerns regarding the use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy. It reassures the public that paracetamol remains a recommended medicine for the relief of pain and fever in pregnant women, provided it is taken as directed by a qualified healthcare professional," he said.
Mohamed noted that while some studies have suggested a possible link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and developmental conditions in children, there is no definitive proof to support such claims.
"Paracetamol is one of the most widely used medicines in Kenya and globally. While some studies have suggested possible links between its use during pregnancy and conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, there is no conclusive scientific evidence confirming these associations," he added.
As such, PPB urged pregnant women to only use paracetamol when necessary, strictly in the right dosage, and only when prescribed by a healthcare provider.
The board also called on health professionals to provide counselling to expectant mothers regarding the safe use of paracetamol and other medicines during pregnancy.
