Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has issued a stern warning to job seekers and parents over a growing wave of recruitment fraud targeting individuals seeking employment in the county government.
In a notice released on Wednesday, October 29, the governor revealed that unscrupulous individuals have been deceiving desperate job seekers by promising employment opportunities in exchange for money. Kang’ata clarified that all legitimate job openings in the Murang’a County Government are handled exclusively by the County Public Service Board (CPSB).
“It has come to our attention that unscrupulous individuals are defrauding job seekers and parents by promising employment opportunities in the county in exchange for money,” the governor’s notice read.
He emphasized that the recruitment process in Murang’a County involves three transparent stages: the official advertisement of vacancies through mainstream media and the county website, the shortlisting of qualified candidates, and formal interviews conducted by the CPSB.
“There are no shortcuts or payments required for employment. Anyone asking for money in exchange for a job is a fraudster,” Kang’ata added.
The county has encouraged residents to report any suspicious activities or job offers through its official communication channels, including the verified county number: 0757 562 988.
The warning comes just days after the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) raised similar concerns about fraudsters targeting applicants of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program.
MSEA reported that scammers have been circulating fake mobile money messages claiming youths have received payments of up to Ksh100,000 from a fictitious “NYOTA Foundation.” The authority clarified that no such disbursements have been made and urged applicants to ignore such messages and avoid sending money to unknown numbers.
Both Murang’a County and MSEA have urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and verify any employment or funding claims through official government channels to avoid falling victim to fraud.
