The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has cautioned members of the public against falling for a circulating social media post that falsely claims the agency is recruiting teachers and college tutors.
In a statement on Monday, November 17, KNEC dismissed the advertisement as fake and warned job seekers to avoid engaging with it.
In its advisory, KNEC urged the public to remain vigilant and verify all recruitment information through official sources only.
"Beware of agents of fake news and misinformation. Do not be misled. All available vacancies are always declared through our website and MyGov publication," the notice read.
Meanwhile, the UK government has also issued a warning to Kenyans seeking to travel to Britain, cautioning them against falling victim to visa fraud and scam operations that guarantee successful applications.
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In a statement, the British High Commission in Kenya emphasized that visas are never guaranteed and urged applicants to be vigilant against fraudsters who promise to secure visas through email, phone calls, or text messages.
"Warning: UK visas are never guaranteed! No one can guarantee you a UK visa or ETA. If someone contacts you claiming they can, by email, phone, or text, it's a scam," the High Commission posted.
According to the UK website, criminals employ various sophisticated methods to deceive visa applicants, often using convincing language and official-sounding documents.
These fraudsters may present fake job offer letters that appear authentic or even possess personal details about their targets, such as names, addresses, or information about pending visa applications.
Their primary objective is to extract money or obtain sensitive personal information from unsuspecting victims.
One of the most prevalent scams involves websites advertising non-existent employment opportunities in the UK.
These fraudulent platforms entice applicants with promises of jobs, then inform them they've been successful and must now pay visa and other related fees.
The UK government has clarified that this is not how the legitimate visa system operates.
Genuine employers would never request payment to secure a visa; instead, they would direct applicants to the official UK government website to submit a proper application through the correct channels.
