Authorities Issue Warnings on Foreign Recruitment, IPOs, and Call Recordings - February 2026

The Sultanate of Oman has issued a strong warning to Kenyans against using unofficial channels for employment, clarifying that tourist visas cannot be used for work after numerous Kenyans were defrauded. This comes as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimates over 200 Kenyans have been deceptively recruited to fight for Russia since 2022, highlighted by the death of a Kenyan soldier. In business, the Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has warned potential investors against the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering due to an ongoing legal challenge scheduled for February 19. Separately, following a ruling by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Kenyans are being warned that recording someone's voice without their consent is a criminal offense that could lead to serious legal consequences.