KeNHA Warns Public Against Fake Employment Contract Letters Circulating Online
“No payments are required at any stage of our recruitment. Under no circumstances should any payments be made for recruitment,” KeNHA has previously stated.
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By Robert Mutasi
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned members of the public against fraudulent employment contract letters being circulated by scammers posing as officials of the agency.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 29, 2026, KeNHA said fraudsters have been circulating fake employment contract documents falsely claiming to have been issued by the Authority, targeting desperate job seekers across the country.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to alert members of the public that fraudsters are circulating fake employment contract letters falsely claiming to have been issued by the Authority,” the notice read.
The Authority clarified that the documents are fraudulent and were not generated by KeNHA, urging job seekers to exercise caution and verify any employment-related communication before taking any action.
KeNHA emphasized that genuine employment and contract award letters are only issued to successful applicants through its official communication channels after a competitive and transparent recruitment process.
The agency advised members of the public to disregard any suspicious employment letters, offers or contracts purporting to originate from the agency, especially those shared via unofficial emails, WhatsApp messages or social media platforms.
The Authority also cautioned job seekers against making payments in exchange for employment opportunities or recruitment services, noting that its genuine recruitment processes do not require applicants to pay any fees at any stage.
“No payments are required at any stage of our recruitment. Under no circumstances should any payments be made for recruitment,” KeNHA has previously stated.
It encouraged anyone who encounters suspected fraud or attempted scams to report the matter to the relevant law enforcement agencies or directly to KeNHA through its official contacts for verification and action.
The alert comes amid a rising wave of online recruitment scams targeting job seekers, with fraudsters often impersonating government agencies to solicit money or personal information. In March this year, KeNHA flagged a fake email sent from recruitment.kenha@gmail.com falsely claiming that an aptitude test for applicants had been postponed.
KeNHA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and integrity in its recruitment processes and urged the public to remain vigilant against employment-related fraud.
KeNHA is a state corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and inaugurated in September 2008, operating under the Ministry of Roads and Transport. It is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, management and maintenance of all National Trunk Roads comprising Class S, A, and B roads which link key cities, ports, border points and strategic economic hubs.
The Authority is headquartered in Nairobi and has ten regional offices and three corridor management offices across the country. It is also in charge of all weighbridge installations and highway planning, design and supervision.
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