The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed a message circulating on social media regarding an alleged increase in conservation fees.
According to a statement released by the KWS Corporate Communications department, the information circulating on social media is false.
“We are aware of a misleading message circulating on social media regarding an alleged increase in Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conservation fees, purportedly effective from 1st July 2025,” the notice reads.
“We wish to reassure the public that this information is false.”
The fake notice claimed that the increment will affect the parks that are in a high season between July and March.
It claimed the parks will include Nairobi National Park, Nakuru National Park, Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Park.
KWS urged the public to get in touch with the service for accurate information.
The service’s official channels include a 24-hour Toll-Free Hotline: 0800 597 000
WhatsApp: +254 726 610 509 and Email: [email protected].
Barely a week ago, a fake notice had been circulating in social media that SHA was recruiting, with at least 28 job vacancies.
In a statement on Sunday, however, MoH labelled the notice "fake".
The notice had claimed that the job application deadline was on April 27, 2025
In occasions like this, scammers come up with fake adverts to swindle Kenyans, often targeting prestigious institutions such as public institutions and parastatals.
The fake poster comes as there has been a spike in fake news especially in public institutions especially targeting users of the internet.
In some notices, suspected swindlers do more than advertise jobs – they seek to ruin an institution’s reputation.
On Saturday, the Technical University of Kenya dismissed reports that the institution has temporarily been closed over financial challenges.
The university said a letter purportedly written to members of staff and student fraternity informing them of the closure is fake.
“Treat this document circulated online as fake. The University has not been closed. Classes and normal operations are on,” the institution said.
The letter dated April 17, 2025, stated that the closure follows the declaration of insolvency by the management and the institution's financial crisis.
It said the TUK would be closed with effect from Monday, April 21.
“The university will remain closed for three months or until a satisfactory agreement has been reached on the way forward. During this, you will not be allowed within university premises,” it said.
“We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work towards resolving the institution’s financial challenges.”
