The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has flagged as fake a job notice indicating the authority was offering hundreds of job opportunities.
In a public notice on Wednesday, January 7, the authority confirmed that no vacancies were available at the moment, warning Kenyans against falling for what it termed a scheme to defraud citizens.
It further urged Kenyans to ignore the advertisement going around online regarding the mass hiring.
"The Authority would like to caution the public of a fake advert doing rounds online, announcing it's from KeRRA. Please be aware that this ad is fake," the statement stated.
"Official communication from KeRRA is only released through our official channels, which are through the website or our social media platforms," it added.
The advertisement contained the KeRRA logo and the country's coat of arms, making it look legitimate so unsuspecting Kenyans could fall for it.
Among positions that were up for grabs were those of public relations officers, environmental health and safety coordinators, finance and accounts officers, drivers, civil engineers, store managers, and security officers, among other positions.
The fake advert notified the public that applications were to reach the human resource office through a suspicious email address, which Kenyans.co.ke has confirmed did not belong to KeRRA.
The authority, however, clarified that job openings were only posted on their official websites and verified social media accounts, urging the public to remain vigilant and often visit the sites for any opportunities.
The announcement came days after the Kenya Railways Corporation also flagged a fake recruitment of over 450 staff, raising concerns about the increase in fraudsters impersonating government agencies and corporations to defraud the public.
The country has experienced fake job advertisements recently, with fraudsters seeking to get money from unsuspecting citizens. They usually post the job opportunities, but require a "small" fee for malicious things like medical checkup fees, uniform fees, etc. Upon getting the funds, they close as they restrategise and identify their next target.
Fake government job adverts typically have several indicators that the public can only identify if they are keen. Legitimate government agencies will never ask for money for job applications or during interviews to facilitate things like medical checkups or training materials. Any demand for an upfront fee is a clear indication of a fake advertisement.
The government has continued to urge the public to always verify the job posting on official websites and not to trust any links provided in the said advert.
