KWS warns public on fake recruitment letters in circulation

In a statement issued on Wednesday, KWS flagged as fake one of the letters purporting that a candidate had been shortlisted as a recruit and would be required to proceed for further vetting at the unit's academy in Manyani before appointment.

"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. 

"As stated in the advert and at all recruitment centres, the recruitment process was free of charge. Kaa Chonjo, Usidanganywe!" said KWS.

According to the KWS, genuine recruitment cards have distinct security features, including a central KWS logo watermark and unique serial numbers.

"The serial number series on genuine cards differs from those on fake ones. Additionally,  the fake card contains grammatical errors, incorrect formatting,  wrong reporting dates and signature," said the service.

KWS held a five-day countrywide recruitment drive for cadets (Assistant Warden I) and rangers last month seeking 1,500 recruits.

The recruitment advertisement run in the My Gov pull-out dated March 19th indicated that all successful candidates would undergo mandatory, paramilitary training at the Law Enforcement Agency in Manyani, after which they will be deployed across the eight conservation areas (Tsavo, Eastern, Mountain, Southern, Coast, Central Rift, Northern and Western) under KWS’ jurisdiction.