Kenya Railways has issued a stern warning regarding fraudulent platforms and individuals impersonating the corporation to sell fake Madaraka Express Passenger Service tickets.

• Passengers have reported financial losses due to these scams, which divert payments through unofficial channels.
• Kenya Railways advises victims to report incidents immediately via phone at 0709907000 or 0709907555, or by emailing info@krc.co.ke.
• Tickets can be purchased officially through the Kenya Railways website, the USSD code *639#, or at Madaraka Express Passenger Service stations.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued a warning against fraudulent online applications for inter-university transfers, clarifying that the official application window is not yet open.

• The agency has not begun receiving inter-institutional transfer applications and will announce dates through official channels.
• KUCCPS is alerting students and parents to disregard fake Google Forms that demand a Ksh1,000 fee for transfers, plus an additional Ksh600 service fee.
• The scam appears to target students dissatisfied with their recent placements, which saw 293,869 students placed in various programmes.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is warning students and the public against fraudsters claiming the inter-institutional transfer window has opened, emphasizing that official application dates are yet to be announced.

• KUCCPS has not yet started receiving applications for inter-institutional transfers for the 2026/27 placement cycle.
• Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba recently announced placement results and an extended transfer period.
• The agency advises applicants to rely only on official KUCCPS communication channels to avoid scams, especially after the release of placement results for 293,869 candidates.