Government Warns Kenyans Against Fake Overseas Job Offers Linked to Foreign Wars

The government has renewed its warning to Kenyans against falling victim to fake overseas job offers that are increasingly being used to lure unsuspecting citizens into foreign conflicts.

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roselyne Njogu cautioned that the government does not recruit Kenyans to fight in the armies of other countries and urged citizens to be vigilant when seeking employment abroad.

“We have issued warning after warning to Kenyans not to be recruited to fight in these wars. If you hear someone say they are going to Russia to join war efforts, tell them to stop,” Njogu said.

She was speaking at Meru University during the launch of a German language programme aimed at preparing Kenyan youth for legitimate employment opportunities in Europe.

The PS revealed that her office continues to receive disturbing reports of Kenyans who travel abroad after being promised jobs, only to find themselves deployed to war fronts, particularly in Russia and Ukraine.

Njogu reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating safe, legal, and decent work opportunities overseas, noting that more than 530,000 Kenyans have secured jobs abroad in the past two and a half years through regulated channels.

She urged job seekers to exercise caution and only engage licensed and regulated recruitment agencies whose details are available on the National Employment Authority (NEA) website. According to the PS, using unlicensed agents exposes Kenyans to exploitation, human trafficking, and other serious risks.

The government has called on Kenyans to report suspicious recruitment offers and to verify all overseas job opportunities through official channels before committing to travel.