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Eldoret parents lose millions to rogue jobs agents in 'overseas jobs' deal

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Unscrupulous overseas agents are exploiting unsuspecting parents in Eldoret City, which is becoming a hotspot for fraud.

The Standard has found that the newest skyscrapers in the city house flashy offices where desperate parents pay fees to help their jobless children find work abroad, in places like the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

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