KeNHA Warns Kenyans Over Fake Jobs in Rironi–Naivasha Road Project
Job hunters looking for work in Kenyas current road projects need to be on the lookout for a scam thats making the rounds . The Kenya National Highways Authority , KeNHA for short, has sounded the alarm about a bunch of fake job offers that are being touted as part of the highly anticipated Rironi–Gilgil and Rironi–Mai Mahiu–Naivasha road upgrades.
The warning is being issued at a time when there are increasing reports of scammers posing as recruiters – and targeting unsuspecting job applicants via text messages and online platforms.
How the Scam Is Playing Out
According to KeNHA, the scammers are sending out messages that at first glance look totally legit. They claim to be hiring for the road projects and then tell applicants to send over personal documents to unofficial email addresses or phone numbers.
But thats not all
Apparently in some cases the scammers then ask victims to send money via M-Pesa on the basis that it is for “processing fees” . These charges are being spun as anything from medical checks to document verification to getting the employment ball rolling.
Its a pretty convincing set up – especially for people who are eager to land a job.
KeNHA Sets the Record Straight
KeNHA is trying to get the word out there by shutting down this misinformation and making it clear that its recruitment process is 100% free
“The project does not charge any sort of fee for anything – applying for a job, going through the shortlisting process, getting an interview, medical processing, document verification or being employed” , KeNHA Director General Eng Luka Kimeli stated
The Authority is also making it clear that any genuine communication about jobs will only happen through official channels – thats right, nothing informal or suspicious
Public Urged to Stay Alert
There’s a genuine worry that these scams are spreading like wildfire online, and KeNHA is now calling on the public to be super careful and think twice if they get a job offer out of the blue.
“We want the public to remain on their guard and to check out any recruitment info before handing over your personal details or making a payment,” said Kimeli in a nutshell.
The key message is simple: if it seems dodgy, it probably is.
Protecting Yourself From Job Scams
KeNHA is strongly advising job hunters to steer clear of sending any cash or your super sensitive documents – such things as ID details, academic certificates, or banking info – to some stranger or unofficial agent.
If you do receive any fishy messages, calls or payment demands, the advice is to report them to your local cops, your local council or straight to KeNHA.
A Broader Warning to Job Seekers
As the infrastructure projects go ahead and create more jobs, there are unfortunately also more scam artists around. KeNHA is saying they are dead set on keeping everything out in the open and making sure the public are protected from these con artists preying on job seekers.
So for now, the safest thing to do is to double check before you do anything – don’t pay a thing – and don’t rush into any job offers that sound just too good to be true.
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KeNHA Warns Kenyans Over Fake Jobs in Rironi–Naivasha Road Project
