Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has cautioned social media users to be wary of fake Twitter and Facebook accounts in his name purporting to offer scholarships.
Nkaissery said in a statement the matter is under investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit.
He added that he expects that the people behind the fake accounts arrested and brought to book.
"One such pseudo account on Facebook is offering purported scholarships and bursaries to university students and asking for mobilisation fee. The truth of the matter is that there is NO such a program being run by the CS," Nkaiserry said on Wednesday.
He urged social media users to be careful when dealing with comments and/or direct messages purported to be from him to avoid falling prey to the cyber criminals.
"The Cabinet Secretary's official and verified accounts are @GenNkaisserry for Twitter while his WhatsApp number is 0719777719. Any communication emanating from other accounts should be treated with extreme suspicion and immediately reported to the authorities for appropriate action.”