The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has cautioned unsuspecting Kenyans against fake calling letters circulating online.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, KWS expressed concerns that fraudsters may be taking advantage of the legitimate April recruitment drive to con Kenyans.
"The attention of Kenya Wildlife Service has been drawn to fake calling letters being issued by fraudsters. We strongly advise the public to be vigilant of the fake letters and report the fraudsters to the nearest KWS station or police station," KWS stated.
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They added that the recruitment process of the service was free of charge at all the centres in the country and that no candidates should pay to be recruited.
Beware of Fake Ranger Recruitment Calling Letters!
The attention of Kenya Wildlife Service has been drawn to fake calling letters being issued by fraudsters. We strongly advise the public to be vigilant of the fake letters and report the fraudsters to the nearest KWS Station or… pic.twitter.com/3OdzN4H62j— Kenya Wildlife Service (@KWSKenya) May 22, 2024
KWS recruitment drive
On April 15, the Kenya Wildlife Service embarked on a mass recruitment drive in Lamu, Marsabit, Isiolo, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Nandi, Migori, and Kisii, where thousands of potential recruits turned up for the exercise.
This was followed on April 16 by a similar recruitment drive in Tana River, Meru, Makueni, Kirinyaga, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Laikipia, Homabay, and Nyamira counties which attracted massive turnouts for the exercise.
Day three of the nationwide recruitment process saw youth from Kilifi, Wajir, Tharaka Nithi, Murang’a, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kajiado, Bomet, Bungoma, and Kisumu counties queue in long lines in an attempt to boost their chances at job-seeking.
The last day of the recruitment drive ended in Kericho's Kiprugut Chumo stadium where 15 people were absorbed into the service after an intensive exercise.
Mass recruitment
In a notice on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, KWS announced 150 vacancies for the position of cadets (assistant warder I) and 1,350 openings for the position of rangers.
"The Service operates in a remote environment and seeks to recruit 1,500 young and dynamic individuals as cadets (Assistant Warden I) - 150 and Rangers - 1,350 who can endure the condition for training and deployment to various conservation areas in response to the wildlife protection challenges currently being experienced in the country," the agency said.
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