Authorities Warn of Job Scams and Foil Human Trafficking Attempts - February 2026

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed the government has repatriated nearly 20 Kenyans lured into the Russia-Ukraine war through fake job scams, following the recovery of three Kenyan bodies from eastern Ukraine. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has also issued a warning to the public about fraudulent job advertisements circulating online that lure job seekers through deceptive portals. In a related action, security officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) arrested four individuals in two separate incidents involving alleged immigration fraud and suspected human trafficking.

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Govt Breaks Silence After Three Kenyans Die Fighting in Ukraine

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.