Siaya County Government dismissed 380 health department workers after discovering they possessed forged employment documents. Officials conducted an authentication review when over 500 people reported for duty despite hiring only 120 legitimate employees. The county engaged criminal investigators to examine suspicious paperwork following complaints about unpaid salaries lasting eight months.
Authorities identified a criminal network that produced fraudulent appointment letters targeting unsuspecting job seekers. County officials used reference number sequences and other verification methods to expose the forgeries. Some documents showed impossible dates with deployment letters predating employment offers.
Workers collapsed upon learning their termination status during the announcement at county headquarters. Many victims claimed they paid up to 350,000 shillings for fake positions. County Secretary Joseph Ogutu directed affected individuals to pursue recovery from those who accepted bribes rather than seeking compensation from the government.
Authorities identified a criminal network that produced fraudulent appointment letters targeting unsuspecting job seekers. County officials used reference number sequences and other verification methods to expose the forgeries. Some documents showed impossible dates with deployment letters predating employment offers.
Workers collapsed upon learning their termination status during the announcement at county headquarters. Many victims claimed they paid up to 350,000 shillings for fake positions. County Secretary Joseph Ogutu directed affected individuals to pursue recovery from those who accepted bribes rather than seeking compensation from the government.
