The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned members of the public against fraudsters circulating fake employment contract letters falsely claiming to have been issued by the authority.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, KeNHA said the fraudulent documents are part of an employment scam targeting unsuspecting job seekers and clarified that they do not originate from the authority.
The roads agency emphasized that all genuine employment and contract award letters are issued only through its official recruitment and communication channels.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to alert members of the public that fraudsters are circulating fake employment contract letters falsely claiming to have been issued by the Authority,” the notice stated.
KeNHA stressed that the purported employment documents are fraudulent and should be disregarded.
Job seekers urged to verify recruitment communications
The authority advised members of the public to exercise caution whenever they receive employment-related communication claiming to be from KeNHA.
It urged prospective applicants to confirm the authenticity of recruitment notices directly with the authority before responding or sharing personal information.
“Members of the public are advised to treat any suspicious employment-related communication with caution and verify its authenticity directly with the Authority before taking any action,” KeNHA said.
The agency also asked Kenyans to ignore suspicious appointment letters, employment offers or contracts purporting to come from the authority unless they have been officially verified.
KeNHA warns against paying for jobs
KeNHA reiterated that it does not charge any fee during its recruitment process and cautioned job seekers against making payments to individuals promising employment opportunities.
The authority said genuine recruitment exercises are conducted transparently and do not require applicants to pay processing fees or facilitation charges.
“Never make any payment in exchange for employment opportunities or recruitment services,” the authority warned.
KeNHA further encouraged members of the public to report suspected recruitment scams to law enforcement agencies or directly to the authority to help curb employment fraud.
The agency said it remains committed to maintaining integrity and transparency in its hiring processes while urging Kenyans to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated job scams.
Similar warning issued by Communications Authority
The alert comes barely a day after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) distanced itself from a fake recruitment advertisement circulating on social media.
The regulator said the advertisement, which purported to recruit personnel for Mass and Communication Media positions, was fraudulent and had not been authorized by the authority.
CA urged members of the public not to submit applications, disclose personal information or send money to individuals claiming to recruit on its behalf.
The authority advised Kenyans to rely only on official communication platforms for information regarding vacancies and recruitment opportunities, warning that fraudsters continue to exploit job seekers through fake employment advertisements.
