The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cautioned business owners of an ongoing tender fraud scheme targeting them.
In a statement dated Thursday, September 8, the agency noted that many entrepreneurs had been affected and lost their hard-earned cash to scammers.
KeNHA explained that the fraudsters were issuing fake tender letters to the targetted tender bidders at a fee.
Further, interested Kenyans seeking to do business with the road agency were advised to be cautious and report any suspicious individuals purporting to be officials from the authority.
Notably, KeNHA insisted they do not charge any fee during the tendering process.
"All tender Awards are communicated to successful bidders through duly signed letters by the director general.
"The outcome of all tenders is communicated to participating bidders upon completion of the tendering process. Tender award letters are only issued to winning Bidders," read the statement in part.
KeNHA added that they could be reached through various channels such as their verified social media platforms or customer care number - 0700423606 for any queries regarding their tenders.
The fraud scheme is however not an isolated case in which unsuspecting Kenyans lose their fortunes to unscrupulous individuals.
In May 2022, the road agency issued a cautionary statement warning job seekers of a scheme that was targeting desperate Kenyans looking for employment.
At the time, KeNHA revealed that the fraudsters were issuing job seekers with fake appointment letters at a fee.
"It has come to our attention that there are people purporting to be working for KeNHA and are sending employment offer letters to individuals."
"KeNHA vacant positions are only advertised through National Dailies and KeNHA website. Interviews are conducted for the shortlisted applicants and successful candidates are issued with official appointment offer letters. KeNHA does not ask for money for the recruitment process," KeNHA cautioned then.
