The Kenya Railways Corporation has issued an alert to Kenyans over a fraudulent job posting that has been widely shared on social media.
In a statement released on Monday, December 29, the state-owned entity cautioned job seekers to remain vigilant and confirm the legitimacy of employment opportunities through official channels.
The bogus advertisement, which falsely carried the Kenya Railways logo and branding, has prompted the corporation to warn the public against falling prey to scam operators.
Titled “Job Advertisement, 2025,” the counterfeit poster claimed that the Kenya Railways 2023–2027 Strategic Plan seeks to provide guidance for the rail transport sector and enhance its contribution to national economic growth. It purportedly invited applications for various roles across multiple departments, listing positions such as Sales & Marketing Manager, Passenger Services Manager, Transport Manager, Security Officers, Registered Nurses, Assistant roles, Data Entry Clerks, Drivers, Receptionists, Store Managers, and Legal Services Managers, among others.
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The fake advert instructed applicants to send their documents to the email address eastafricam.staffing@outlook.com and set a submission deadline of November 30, 2025, noting that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Kenya Railways has categorically dismissed the advertisement as fraudulent and issued a stern advisory.
“We wish to alert members of the public about a fake job advertisement circulating on various social media platforms. We strongly urge job seekers to exercise caution and verify any job opportunities through our official website: krc.co.ke,” the corporation stated.
Philip Mainga, Director of Kenya Railways Corporation, reminded the public that this is not the first instance of fake recruitment notices targeting the organisation. Scammers have previously exploited job seekers’ urgency by circulating false job postings using official logos and branding.
In September, Kenya Railways had also flagged a similar scam advertising at least 460 vacancies across multiple roles including sales and marketing managers, drivers, cleaners, data entry clerks, and receptionists. The corporation swiftly clarified that the advertised openings did not exist.
The state-owned entity reiterated that all legitimate job opportunities are posted solely on its official website and that it does not outsource its recruitment process.
Authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious, report suspicious advertisements, and verify employment offers through official channels before submitting personal information or making any payments.