Murkomen Orders Crackdown on Eldoret Overseas Job and Land Fraud Syndicate
“As a government, we will not sit and watch as parents lose their hard-earned money to conmen hiding behind fake overseas job offers,”
Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has raised the alarm over the escalating cases of fraudulent overseas job recruitment and land scams in Eldoret City, describing the situation as “deeply troubling” and a major threat to public trust and economic stability in the region.
Speaking in Eldoret on Tuesday, the CS, who was accompanied by top security and immigration officials, said the government had launched a full-scale crackdown on what he termed a “multi-billion-shilling criminal network” targeting jobless youth and unsuspecting families.
“We have launched a major crackdown on those behind a series of overseas job scams and land-related frauds in Eldoret City and its environs,” said Murkomen. “The police have been instructed to arrest anyone found culpable, regardless of their position or influence in society.”
Murkomen, flanked by Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Dr. Belio Kipsang, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan, Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli, and Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Eddyson Nyale, said the crackdown comes in response to a growing public outcry from parents, youth, and local investors.
“As a government, we will not sit and watch as parents lose their hard-earned money to conmen hiding behind fake overseas job offers,” he added. “These schemes have caused untold suffering and dashed the hopes of countless young people.”
The fraudulent operations, according to security officials, have seen families lose millions of shillings to fake recruitment agents promising lucrative jobs in Europe and the Middle East—including positions in hospitality, security, and retail sectors.
Many victims, mostly from North Rift counties, have been left devastated, with some resorting to public protests and demonstrations in Eldoret, demanding the arrest and prosecution of the individuals behind the scams.
Despite several arrests over the past three years, only a handful of suspects have been arraigned in court. Victims and civil society groups have accused the authorities of dragging their feet in dealing decisively with the perpetrators.
Murkomen, however, assured the public that the government would intensify its efforts to dismantle the syndicate and ensure justice is served.
“Our security teams are under clear instructions to pursue every lead. This matter will be addressed conclusively so that residents and investors in this region can enjoy peace and confidence,” he said.
The Interior Ministry also encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities and avoid falling prey to unauthorized agents promising overseas jobs or land deals.
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