Gov't warns of fake ‘Inua Jamii Foundation’ scam targeting public on WhatsApp

According to the ministry, the organization is non-existent and not affiliated with the government. 

It warned that the scam is designed to lure unsuspecting members of the public with false promises of financial assistance.

“This so-called Inua Jamii Foundation Empowerment is a scam. All official communication on Inua Jamii cash transfer programmes comes only from verified channels of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs,” said Principal Secretary Joseph M. Motari.

According to the ministry, members of the public are urged to ignore unsolicited messages or links shared via WhatsApp or other online platforms claiming to offer empowerment funds.

Investigations are already underway, according to the ministry, with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies working to trace and prosecute those responsible for the scam.

The ministry has encouraged Kenyans to report suspicious messages or fraudulent activity by emailing inuajamii@socialprotection.go.ke, calling the toll-free line 1533, or visiting the nearest police station.