Kenya Wildlife Service Warns Against Fake Recruitment Letters; Three Arrested

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a stern warning to the public following the discovery of counterfeit recruitment letters circulating in the country. Three individuals have been apprehended after presenting fake calling letters at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani.

The fraudulent documents, purportedly issued by the KWS, falsely claimed that candidates had been shortlisted for recruitment and were required to undergo further vetting at the academy before appointment. However, upon investigation, it was revealed that these letters were forged, prompting the swift action by law enforcement agencies.

In an official statement released earlier this week, 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 was prompted by the discovery of one such fake letter, which falsely informed a candidate of their shortlisting as a recruit. The letter outlined a mandatory paramilitary training at the Law Enforcement Agency in Manyani, followed by deployment across various conservation areas under KWS’ jurisdiction.

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

The recruitment advertisement, 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 reiterated their commitment to upholding integrity and transparency in all recruitment processes.

In response to the alarming proliferation of fake recruitment letters, the KWS assured the public that they are collaborating closely with relevant authorities to identify and apprehend the perpetrators behind these fraudulent activities. The three individuals arrested will be arraigned in court next week to face charges related to the presentation of fake documents.