The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has raised alarm over a fraudulent scheme circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms under the false name Inua Jamii Foundation Empowerment.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry clarified that the organization is non-existent and has no affiliation with the government or any of its social protection programmes.
The scam has been crafted to lure unsuspecting members of the public with fake promises of financial assistance.
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“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.
The Ministry cautioned the public to ignore unsolicited messages or links shared via WhatsApp and other online platforms claiming to offer empowerment funds.
It further revealed that investigations are already underway, with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies actively working to track down and prosecute the individuals behind the scheme.
To safeguard themselves, Kenyans are encouraged to report any suspicious messages or fraudulent activities by emailing inuajamii@socialprotection.go.ke, calling the toll-free line 1533, or visiting the nearest police station.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring that legitimate government assistance programmes are only communicated through official, verifiable channels.