Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed the government has repatriated nearly 20 Kenyans lured into the Russia-Ukraine war through fake job scams, issuing a strong warning against fraudulent overseas employment offers. This comes after the recovery of three Kenyan bodies from eastern Ukraine on February 6, 2026, shedding light on a pervasive issue of recruitment fraud.

• Mudavadi stated that 20 Kenyans were rescued after being duped into fighting in the war, without disclosing specific countries due to diplomatic concerns.
• The three deceased Kenyans were identified as Ombwori Denis Bagaka (39), Wahome Simon Gititu (34), and Clinton Nyapara Mogesa (28), all victims of recruitment fraud who were promised high-paying jobs but ended up in a penal battalion.
• Mudavadi urged families to verify overseas employment offers with the Ministry of Labour and the Diaspora Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting that even relatives of government officials have fallen victim to these scams.

Security officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have arrested four individuals in two separate incidents involving alleged immigration fraud and suspected human trafficking. These arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat illicit travel documentation and human trafficking through the major Kenyan airport.

• Two separate incidents at JKIA led to four arrests for immigration fraud and suspected human trafficking.
• The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the arrests, with individuals facing charges related to forgery and facilitating fraudulent travel.
• One incident involved a forged visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina; another involved a forged UK residence permit.
• These incidents follow the arrest of 10 Ethiopian nationals in Nairobi on February 5 for being without travel documents.
• The Kenyan government has implemented countermeasures like an inter-agency approach and labor desks at JKIA to combat trafficking.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a warning to the public regarding widespread fake job advertisements circulating online. These fraudulent ads lure job seekers with promises of positions within the commission through deceptive application portals.

• IEBC identified at least four variations of the fake advertisements, all claiming to recruit new staff.
• The fake ads direct applicants to suspicious links to complete forms, with one specifically targeting polling personnel and assistants.
• The official IEBC jobs portal was confirmed as jobs.iebc.or.ke, and the public was directed to its official website and verified social media handle @IEBCKenya for accurate information.