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Hundreds of health workers fall victim to Siaya recruitment scam

Hundreds of dismissed health workers after they stormed Siaya Governor James Orengo's office on Monday September 15, 2025. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

When Mary* received her appointment letter as a Community Health Assistant III from Siaya County Government on August 25, 2025, she believed her life was about to change.

The letter, complete with official logos, reference numbers, and signatures, promised a basic salary of Sh26,900, with allowances pushing her monthly pay to over Sh70,000, more than double what genuine recruits earn.

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