The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned the public against fraudulent employment contract letters being circulated by scammers falsely claiming to originate from the authority, urging job seekers to remain vigilant and verify any recruitment-related communication before taking action.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, KeNHA said it had become aware of fake employment contract letters being circulated by fraudsters who were misleading unsuspecting members of the public into believing they had secured jobs with the authority.
"KeNHA wishes to clarify that these documents are fraudulent and did not originate from the Authority," the notice stated.
The roads agency emphasized that all genuine employment and contract award letters are issued only to successful applicants through KeNHA's official communication channels, cautioning the public against relying on unsolicited job offers or suspicious recruitment messages.
"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 authority urged Kenyans to disregard any employment letters, offers or contracts purporting to come from KeNHA if they appear suspicious or cannot be verified through official channels.
It also reminded job seekers that no payments are required at any stage of its recruitment process, warning that requests for money in exchange for employment opportunities are fraudulent.
"Never make any payment in exchange for employment opportunities or recruitment services," the authority said.
KeNHA further encouraged members of the public to verify the authenticity of any employment-related communication directly through its official communication channels before responding to offers or sharing personal information.
The authority also appealed to anyone who encounters suspected recruitment scams to report the matter to the relevant law enforcement agencies or directly to KeNHA to help curb the growing menace of employment fraud.
"Report suspected fraud or attempted scams to the relevant law enforcement agencies or directly to KeNHA," the notice stated.
The warning comes amid a rise in online employment scams in which fraudsters impersonate government agencies and other institutions to extort money from job seekers using fake appointment letters and recruitment notices.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, KeNHA said it remains dedicated to maintaining integrity in its recruitment processes.
"KeNHA remains committed to upholding transparency and integrity in her recruitment processes and urges members of the public to remain vigilant against employment-related fraud," the authority said.