The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) dismissed a circulating letter claiming the agency was recruiting new employees.
In a statement, NEMA clarified that the letter, which alleged the authority was hiring digital marketers, was fake and did not originate from them.
The fraudulent letter, reportedly sent to unsuspecting members of the public, further claimed that successful candidates would undergo a two-week training at NEMA offices and take an aptitude test.
According to the letter, it claimed that upon successful recruitment, the applicants would be given benefits and salaries amounting to Ksh400,000.
NEMA has urged the public to disregard the letter and remain cautious of recruitment scams.
''You stand a better chance of appointment to be effected on 25th February 2025. Upon confirmation, you should brace yourself for a two-week training and aptitude test. You are expected to report on Tuesday the 25th of February 2025 to our Headquarters offices in Nairobi, Popo Road at 10.30 am,'' read part of the letter that was flagged.
The letter purported that the authority would pay a basic salary of Ksh350,100 upon successfully completing the test.
Further, it suggested that candidates would be exempted from paying taxes and other allowances that recruits would enjoy.
Additionally, the letter directed the applicants to whom it was addressed to fill in their key bio details, including their names and national identification numbers, among other requirements.
''Kindly note that a successful Aptitude Test shall warrant a Basic salary of Ksh350,100.58. The following benefits will be added on top of your salary, Airtime Allowance of Ksh10,000, Commuter Allowance amounting to Ksh. 15,000.''
Meanwhile, NEMA announced over the weekend that it will be revising the existing wetlands regulations of 2009 to promote wise use of the resources in the wetlands.
''The regulations will revise the existing wetlands regulations 2009, promote wise-use of resources in wetlands, protection of the diversity of wetlands habitats as well as protect wetlands within rivers, lakes basins, and coastal zones,'' NEMA shared in a statement.
