Nairobi:
Furious Kenyans have flooded into the Trustpin Travel Agency to seek repayment of the millions they invested with hopes that the agency would arrange employment opportunities for them in Mauritius.
The Trustpin Agency is linked to Mary Kamunge, known as Rish Kamunge; it can be found on Moi Avenue in Nairobi. The resolute and angry victims refused to hear any clarifications.
A female candidate with experience as both a driver and a caretaker was present among those looking for employment at the event. She mentioned that they had been informed the positions were readily available, and they would commence work right away.
“As the director informed us, the positions were prepared, and upon our arrival, we would commence work as per his arrangements,” stated Faith Nasimiyu.
People who came forward stated that the victims found out about the travel agency via social media platforms, where Kamunge promoted job openings overseas for jobless individuals from Kenya. Equipped with necessary paperwork, these aspiring candidates went to the office and paid an amount ranging from KSh. 200,000 to Ksh400,000.
The funds were intended to cover flights, brokerage charges, and additional expenses. Many resorted to taking out loans, while some even sold their assets—only to discover they had become victims of a catastrophic fraud.
“I paid Ksh.193,000 for a non-existent job,” lamented Beatrice Njoki.
For some victims, it is even worse because they were actually taken to Mauritius only to find themselves stranded at the airport without food or any other support.
As such, they had no choice but to go back to Kenya as a disheartened group.
“We were instructed to await the same plane that had transported us there to bring us back to Nairobi,” Nasimiyu stated.
“I was able to gather Ksh.430,000 for my brother so he could obtain employment in Mauritius. However, he didn’t find a job upon his arrival,” stated Erick Ochieng.
The group stated that they had informed the Central Police Station about the issue, yet minimal actions were carried out as a result.
Through her attorney, Kamunge stated that arrangements were underway to reimburse the victims. However, she mentioned that she intended to subtract the funds her firm had expended throughout the whole process.
“The arrangement is that we will deduct a certain sum which was utilized for facilitating their travel. We have already begun processing refunds for some cases; however, this particular instance stands alone,” stated the attorney.