The Ministry of Agriculture has cautioned Kenyans against following a surge in fake social media accounts impersonating the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Authority (KALRO).
In a notice on Saturday, January 31, the organisation noted that it is not affiliated with nine social media accounts using its name and branding, which have been defrauding unwitting Kenyans.
The flagged social media accounts include KALRO Livestock Farm, KALRO Farm Livestock Naivasha, KALRO Farm Naivasha, Kalro Farm Kenya, Kalro Farm 07809536–, Kalro Farm Naivasha, KALRO Livestock Farm (appearing again as a separate page, Kalro Livestock Farm, and Kalro Farm.
KALRO’s official communication channels include its Facebook page (KALRO), X account (Kalromkulima), TikTok page (KALRO_Official), and its official website. Other official contacts include 0800 721 741, 0722 206 986.
A sign post showing the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). June 17, 2024.
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“The public is hereby notified that KALRO is NOT affiliated with the following social media accounts and any other accounts impersonating KALRO,” KALRO stated.
“These fraudulent accounts have been scamming members of the public through impersonation and false representation,” it added.
The organisation also noted that all payments are made exclusively through the government’s E-Citizen platform (*222#).
KALRO has cautioned Kenyans against engaging or conducting any transactions through unofficial or personal social media accounts noted that it shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from such acts.
The public should remain vigilant and ensure that they verify information through the organisation’s official platforms before initiating any form of engagement.
The announcement comes a week after the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) also warned the pubic against fraudsters purporting to be from the authority who are offering fake job opportunities.
In a notice on Tuesday, January 20, the authority said that the fraudsters have been posing as KPA management or staff or acting as agents to deceive individuals into making payments in exchange for employment.
KPA emphasised that its recruitment process is merit-based and that individuals seeking employment are not supposed to make any form of payment.
“The Kenya Ports Authority has noted with concern increased cases of unscrupulous individuals targeting unsuspecting members of the public purportedly to secure them employment with the KPA,” the notice read.
Kenyans Queue for jobs in Kisii town
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