Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a warning to Kenyans to beware of fraudsters offering fake calling letters.

This comes amid the recruitment of 1,350 rangers across the country.

In a statement on social media, KWS shared a sample of one fake calling letter issued to one unsuspecting Kenyan from Bomet County.

“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,” read part of the statement.

The wildlife agency reiterated that its recruitment process was free of charge and transparent.

Recruitment of rangers across the country kicked off on April 15, 2024 in the 47 counties.

Those interested in joining the service are required to be between 18-26 years and possess a minimum KCSE grade of D.

Further, interested candidates are to submit a fully filled form issued by KWS alongside copies of their academic certificates and identification card for verification process.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo paramilitary training for six months before they are deployed to various KWS stations across the country.

KWS is also intending to enlist 350 cadets. Submitting of the fully filled forms lapsed on April 8, 2024.

Interested candidates in this category were required to possess a degree of second-class honours lower division in wildlife management, natural resources management, environmental science, range management, veterinary medicine, criminology, security management, tourism management, education, sociology or community development.

To be eligible for this post one must be aged 28 years or older with no criminal record.

Cadet training will then take place for nine months before deployment.

Kenya Wildlife Service assured Kenyans that successful applicants will be announced through a public notice published in the local dailies for transparency.