Huduma Kenya Issues Warning Over Emails Impersonating CEO

Huduma Kenya has issued a warning over fraudulent emails allegedly impersonating the Office of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The agency issued the warning on Monday, August 17, after staff reportedly received emails from the fake address purporting to be from the CEO. 

Huduma Kenya advised the public should be cautious of communications claiming to originate from its CEO, particularly those sent through unofficial email addresses.

"Huduma Kenya wishes to notify the public on fraudulent emails impersonating the Office of the CEO. Please be cautious of any suspicious communication or other sensitive details," the notice read.

Huduma Kenya advised members of the public to confirm that any communication claiming to come from Huduma Kenya is sent through its authorised channels before responding or sharing information.

"For official communication, always verify that you are using the designated official Huduma Kenya email channels," the notice added.

Huduma Kenya clarified that the only official email address for the CEO's office is [email protected].

This comes days after the National Employment Authority (NEA) warned Kenyans seeking jobs abroad to verify employment opportunities and ensure they understand workplace safety requirements before accepting job offers.

The warning came after Dubai Police rescue teams freed several workers whose hands became trapped in commercial meat grinders at shopping centres and restaurants. 

In a notice on Monday, August 10, NEA said Dubai Police rescue teams used specialist equipment to release the affected workers while minimising injuries after conventional medical tools proved unable to safely free them from the machines.

The authority said the incidents highlight the risks workers can face when operating industrial machinery, particularly in workplaces where adequate training and safety measures may be lacking.

Colonel Khalid Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Director of the Search and Rescue Department, said the incidents are typically caused by inattention, inadequate training or unsafe use of industrial machinery.

According to NEA, to verify job opportunities, jobseekers can visit neaims.go.ke and click on 'apply jobs' on the homepage to access advertised employment opportunities.

Applicants can search for preferred jobs directly or use filters to narrow their search by location, category and experience level. 

They can then click on 'view job' to access further details about a specific position before proceeding with an application.

NEA has also urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to use licensed recruitment agencies and confirm that prospective workplaces have adequate safety measures in place.

He further encouraged jobseekers who require assistance or guidance to contact the authority through its toll-free number, 0800 222 223.