Kenya Wildlife Service Alerts Public to Fake Recruitment Letters

In a recent development, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a warning to the public regarding the circulation of counterfeit calling letters for recruitment.

The fraudulent documents, purportedly issued by the KWS, claim that candidates have been shortlisted for recruitment and are required to undergo further vetting at the unit’s academy in Manyani before appointment.

In an official statement released on Wednesday, the KWS emphasized the prevalence of these fake letters and urged the public to remain vigilant. They advised individuals who receive such correspondence to report the fraudsters to the nearest KWS Station or Police Station.

The alert comes following the discovery of one such fake letter, which falsely informed a candidate of their shortlisting as a recruit. The letter stated that successful candidates would undergo mandatory paramilitary training at the Law Enforcement Agency in Manyani, followed by deployment across the eight conservation areas under KWS’ jurisdiction.

The KWS reiterated that authentic recruitment drives are conducted transparently and do not involve any form of solicitation or payment. They clarified that the legitimate recruitment process for cadets (Assistant Warden I) and rangers was conducted over a five-day period nationwide last month, with the aim of recruiting 1,500 individuals.

The recruitment advertisement, which was featured in the My Gov pull-out dated March 19th, outlined the requirements and procedures for applying. Successful candidates were informed that they would undergo training at the Law Enforcement Agency in Manyani before being deployed to various conservation areas.

The KWS urged members of the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any recruitment-related communications they receive. They emphasized that the organization remains committed to upholding integrity and transparency in all its recruitment processes.

In light of the alarming proliferation of fake recruitment letters, the KWS assured the public that they are working closely with relevant authorities to identify and apprehend the perpetrators behind these fraudulent activities.