Kenyans seeking employment opportunities with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have been warned against falling prey to fraudsters circulating fake recruitment links online.
The Service issued an urgent alert on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, exposing a fraudulent recruitment scheme that has been making rounds on social media platforms and other online channels.
The fake advertisement promises job seekers positions as rangers within KWS, complete with what appears to be an official recruitment portal.
Unsuspecting Kenyans are being asked to click on suspicious links, share personal information, and, in some cases, make payments to secure the purported positions.
The Kenya Wildlife Service has firmly dismissed the purported recruitment exercise as a scam, stressing that it has no links whatsoever to the wildlife conservation agency.
"The Service clarifies that this link is fraudulent and is not associated with KWS," read part of the circular in its public alert.
Members of the public have been strongly advised to avoid clicking on the link or responding to such messages in any way.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has started its recruitment and training exercise for new rangers to fill various open positions. Successful candidates would be notified by email.
The Service has urged Kenyans to rely exclusively on these official sources when seeking information about job opportunities.
KWS stressed that anyone who encounters suspicious recruitment-related links or messages should report them to the relevant authorities immediately.
The agency stressed that all legitimate recruitment exercises are communicated exclusively through its official channels, including the Kenya Wildlife Service website, verified social media accounts, and recognized mainstream media outlets.
The warning comes at a time when unemployment remains a pressing concern for many Kenyans, making job seekers particularly vulnerable to such scams.
