Kiambu County Cracks Down on Job Fraud, Issues Strong Warning to Residents

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A photo of jobseekers in Nairobi queuing for interviews in May 2022.
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Nairobi County Government

The County Government of Kiambu has warned its residents against falling prey to fraudsters who dupe them by offering county government positions at a fee.

In an official statement on Friday, November 8, the county revealed that the cases have been on a surge and that many staff and residents in the county are falling victim.

"We highly caution the county staff and members of the public to beware of fraudsters and impersonators reaching out to people soliciting money to secure their jobs or promotions in the county government," read part of the statement.

The county emphasized that it does not condone any form of corruption and advised its members and residents to remain vigilant and report corruption cases to relevant authorities.

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The County Government of Kiambu, November 8, 2024.
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"The County Government of Kiambu and the county public service board is committed to zero tolerance for corruption. We shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings," the county warned.

The notice comes a month after the county announced 1,264 jobs through the Kiambu County Public Service Board.

According to the notice dated October 11, 2024, the vacancies were spread out to the Department of Health Services and the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.  

“Under the above constitutional and legal provision, the Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for the positions listed below vacant positions,” read part of the notice.

The county had announced positions in its Department of Health. The positions included: General Cadres (1,032), Medical Specialists (60), Clinical Officers (53), Nurses (45), Mortuary (22) Pharmaceutical and Dental Specialists (8).

The warning comes at a time when  Kenyans are falling prey to scammers. On Thursday, November 7, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions revealed that an online influencer was among two who had been charged with scamming over 70 Kenyans.

Online influencers Pascaline Peter alias Passy Ma Trevor and George Mutua Mutunga alias Imran were charged with the offense of obtaining Ksh80 million from the public while running a false investment company.

Kenyans in general have been warned to remain vigilant and stay clear of such scammers and report individuals defrauding the public.
 

ODPP offices in Nairobi.
ODPP offices in Nairobi.
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