Kenya's KenGen cautions about fraudulent ads for imaginary positions within the electricity generation firm.
IN SHORT: A social media post went viral stating that KenGen is recruiting for multiple roles. However, the company has refuted these claims.
A Facebook post alleges that KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) intends to recruit staff members for various roles such as mechanical technicians, electrical engineers, and financial accountants.
KenGen s Kenya’s top power generator, producing more than 60% of the nation's electrical output. The company is publicly traded and primarily controlled by the government.
The post asks Candidates interested should send their applications via email. [email protected] by 31 March 2025.
Securing employment in Kenya can be challenging, especially for the nation's young people. often due to High levels of unemployment coupled with a discrepancy between the skills workers possess and what employers require in the job market.
This KenGen job ad appears here and here . (Note: See more instances at the end of this report.)
But is it legitimate? We checked.
Ignore fake job ad
Several indicators suggest that this advertisement may be fraudulent, including the email address included. Reputable entities like KenGen utilize their own official domain emails (for example, @kengen.co.ke) when hiring; they do not rely on general addresses such as Outlook.
As a government-owned company, KenGen has strict rules. It announces vacancies through its official website and verified social media accounts.
The organization hasn't published similar openings on their official site or social networking pages. The positions mentioned in the career section are for different positions .
KenGen stated via their verified X account that the job posting was fake.
"FRAUD ALERT! Beware of fraudulent job adverts circulating on WhatsApp claiming to be from us @KenGenKenya vacancies are only published on our official website and national newspapers. Visit careers.kengen.co.ke for job opportunities. #KaaChonjo," wrote KenGen.
Similar fraudulent job ads These fraudulent postings have been spreading online, targeting individuals who are desperately seeking employment. Ensure you validate any job listings through the official corporate sites and refrain from submitting your application via unsolicited emails to prevent becoming a target of such scams.
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