Canada has issued a warning about fake special programmes that are being circulated online and purport to welcome Kenyan immigrants to the country.
In a statement, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the information was false and the programs that had been referenced do not exist.
“Disinformation is circulating which suggests that special programs are welcoming Kenyan immigrants. This is false, and the immigration programs referenced do not exist. For accurate information on how to immigrate, visit http://Canada.ca/immigration,” the department said in a tweet.
The announcement came just hours after Mutua urged Kenyans to apply for jobs in Canada.
Mutua, who is on an official visit to the country, stated that he met with Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, and that they agreed on various migration opportunities for Kenyans to work in Canada.
Mutua stated that Canada has more job opportunities than available workers, thus the agreement to allow Kenyan workers to help fill the gap.
He stated that the process for those wishing to travel to Canada is simple but requires diligence.
“I was pleased to note that there are job opportunities within various economic sectors across Canada and Kenyans can travel as students, tourists and as workers,” the CS said.
“We are in negotiations and we will be providing a comprehensive statement within the next few days with guidance and links agreed upon between the Kenyan and the Canadian government so that Kenyans can apply for migration or job visas,” Mutua said.
He also warned that Kenyans ought to be careful and wary of agencies that say they are recruiting for Canadian firms.
