Kenya's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has alerted citizens about a deceptive online operation targeting social media users. Fraudsters promote a fake organization called Inua Jamii Foundation Empowerment through WhatsApp messages that promise cash assistance. Principal Secretary Joseph Motari confirmed this group has no connection to government operations. The ministry emphasized that authentic Inua Jamii program updates arrive only through official government channels.
Citizens should reject any unexpected messages claiming to offer financial aid from this nonexistent foundation. Authorities have launched investigations with cybersecurity teams and law enforcement agencies to track the perpetrators. The public can help by reporting suspicious communications to relevant authorities. Kenya faces growing problems with online fraud schemes that copy legitimate government programs.
These criminal operations typically demand upfront payments for application processing while delivering no actual benefits. The warning aims to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation through fake assistance programs.
Citizens should reject any unexpected messages claiming to offer financial aid from this nonexistent foundation. Authorities have launched investigations with cybersecurity teams and law enforcement agencies to track the perpetrators. The public can help by reporting suspicious communications to relevant authorities. Kenya faces growing problems with online fraud schemes that copy legitimate government programs.
These criminal operations typically demand upfront payments for application processing while delivering no actual benefits. The warning aims to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation through fake assistance programs.
