Kenya Pipeline Flags Fake Advert Claiming 625 Internship, Attachment Slots

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has warned the public against a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other platforms claiming to offer industrial attachment and internship opportunities at the company.

The fake advert claims that KPC has advertised attachment opportunities across several locations, with 156 slots in Mombasa, 13 in Nairobi, 147 in Nakuru, 147 in Eldoret and 162 in Kisumu.

However, in an update on Thursday, October 1, KPC cautioned members of the public against engaging with the advert or providing personal information to individuals behind the claims.

"Kenya Pipeline Company would like to alert the public about a fake job advert for industrial attachments and internships currently going around on social media and other platforms," the update read.

KPC urged job seekers and students seeking industrial attachment opportunities to exercise caution when responding to recruitment messages, particularly those requesting personal information or payments.

"Please be careful and do not share your personal details or send money in response to the advert," the update added.

KPC further clarified that it does not require applicants to pay fees when applying for jobs or during its recruitment process.

"KPC does not charge any fees for job applications or recruitment. For genuine job opportunities, always check our official website www.kpc.co.ke and verified social media pages," the update further read.

Elsewhere, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment letters inviting members of the public to join the Forest Law Enforcement Academy in Londiani for Forest Ranger training.

The documents circulating online purport to invite recruits to undergo Forest Law Enforcement training at the academy. 

One of the letters provides instructions on reporting and medical examination, while another outlines details of a nine-month training programme.

The purported training letter also lists documents and personal items that recruits would be required to bring when reporting.

It further states that those undergoing the training would receive stipends instead of salaries.

However, in a statement on Tuesday, September 29, KFS dismissed the recruitment documents as fraudulent and confirmed that it has not advertised any vacancies for Forest Ranger recruitment.

"The public is advised to beware of conmen circulating fake letters of Forest Ranger recruitments," the statement read.

KFS urged members of the public to report suspected cases of fraudulent recruitment to law enforcement authorities instead of responding to the fake notices.

"Kenya Forest Service has not advertised any vacancies hence the public should beware of these fraudulent activities and report such cases to the nearest police station," the statement added.

KFS further clarified that members of the public should rely on its official communication channels when seeking information about employment opportunities.

"All vacancies are normally advertised on KFS website and in local dailies," the statement concluded.