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When hiring someone to work in your home or business—whether it’s a house help in Nairobi, a farm manager in Nakuru, or a caregiver in Mombasa—the absolute first line of defense is identity verification. In Kenya, this means confirming the authenticity of the National Identity Card (ID). Unfortunately, identity fraud is rampant, and criminals often rely on the assumption that employers only look at the name and the photograph. For those of us who prioritize security, a simple glance is not enough. You must become a forensic inspector, capable of identifying subtle, non-copyable security elements embedded in the card itself. A Kenyan ID Sample This guide provides a definitive, in-depth analysis of the ten most critical security features of the current Kenyan National ID Card (Second Generation). We will teach you, step-by-step, how to perform a comprehensive visual and tactile inspection to differentiate a genuine, government-issued document from a dangerous forgery. To protect your fam...

House helps and nannies are among the most hardworking people in our homes — yet they are also some of the most targeted by scammers. Many criminals know that domestic workers often handle children, household items, and sometimes money, making them easy targets. At House Girls Village & Bureau , we have seen many cases where house helps were manipulated, threatened, or tricked. This guide highlights the 10 most common scams targeting house helps in Kenya and how both employers and house helps can stay safe. A House help at home home confirming a detail. 1. The “Your Boss Is in Trouble” Phone Call A stranger calls the house help pretending to be: the employer, a relative of the employer, or a police officer. They claim the boss has been arrested, is in an accident, or urgently needs money. The scammer pressures the house help to send M-Pesa or hand over valuables. How to stay safe: No employer will send money requests through strangers. Hang up immediately and call the ...