Phishing Alert: KPA Flags Fake Employment Letter as Job Scams Surge

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has disowned a fake employment offer letter circulating online, in the latest incident highlighting the surge in recruitment phishing scams targeting job seekers in Kenya.

The fraudulent document, dated 12th February, 2026, falsely claims to offer the position of Administrative Assistant on a six-year fixed-term contract with a gross monthly salary of KES 96,867. The letter bears the KPA letterhead, contacts and logo, and purports to be addressed to Bradley Kipruto Koech.

KPA has confirmed the letter is FAKE, urging the public to disregard it entirely.

The case mirrors a growing trend where scammers impersonate government agencies and parastatals to solicit money, personal data, and fees for medicals, uniforms or document verification. Similar fake recruitment emails and contract letters have also been flagged recently by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).

 How to Spot Phishing Job Scams:

1.  Check the sender: Official KPA communication comes only from verified domains like @kpa.co.ke, not Gmail addresses.
2.  No payment required: No genuine government parastatal will ask you to pay for recruitment, interviews or employment letters.
3.  Verify directly: Always confirm vacancies on the official website www.kpa.co.ke or by visiting KPA offices.
4.  Look for red flags: Six-year fixed contracts, unusually high salaries for entry roles, and poor grammar are common scam tactics.
5.  Don’t share personal data: Avoid sending ID, bank details or certificates via WhatsApp or unofficial emails.

The Authority has urged anyone who receives such suspicious letters to report immediately to the nearest police station or to KPA through its official contacts.

Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and to always verify employment opportunities before taking any action.