Alfred Mutua Clarifies Relationship With Viral Lady Behind Ksh 400M Recruitment Scam
Alfred Mutua Clarifies Relationship With Viral Lady Behind Ksh 400M Recruitment Scam: Labour Cabinet Secretary nominee Alfred Mutua distanced himself from an Eldoret-based employment agency embroiled in allegations of swindling Kenyans.
The agency, currently under investigation for its dubious recruitment practices, has been accused of taking advantage of job seekers by promising them overseas employment opportunities that never materialise. The entire scandal is valued at Ksh400 million.
Speaking when he appeared before the Committee on Appointments on Sunday, Mutua has however, Refuted claims that he was involved with the agency.
He stated,”When it comes to the issues that you mentioned, I remember that we had an event at KICC and there were different stands; the stand for foreign affairs was next to that of the Ministry of Labour and I had never met this lady in my life but she was the one showcasing what the Ministry of Labour had done and the programme they had,”
“When the president came, we were told to combine the two issues at that time, and so I was introducing the president to the people who were presenting. I didn’t even know her name and she introduced herself; that is the only time I met her and after that meeting, I have never met her again,” Mutua Added.
Mutua took the opportunity to highlight his previous efforts as the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary.
“I do not have any conflict of interest. I came to see her stories later on. When I was in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I even called a meeting in light of rogue employment agencies and it is an issue that I will be dealing with,” he stated.
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