Kenya Embassy in Moscow Warns Citizens Against Informal Job Recruitment to Russia
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 – The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow warned Kenyans against travelling to the Russian Federation through informal and unverified - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow has issued a warning to Kenyan citizens against using informal and unverified recruitment channels for job opportunities in Russia. This advisory follows an increase in reports of individuals traveling to Russia based on deceptive job offers from unverified agents and online recruiters.
- Many individuals reported promised employment, high salaries, and residency arrangements that often did not materialize, leading to issues like non-existent contracts or withheld passports.
- The Kenyan Embassy warned that traveling through irregular channels complicates access to timely consular assistance and may hinder immediate extraction or repatriation due to contractual disputes.
- Kenyans are strongly advised to avoid employment arranged via social media, messaging apps, or unlicensed agencies and to exercise due diligence by seeking guidance from relevant government offices before traveling abroad for work.
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