The government has warned Kenyans against following a surge in fake social media accounts impersonating the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Authority (KALRO).

In a notice on Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture said that it is not affiliated with nine social media accounts using its name and branding, which have been defrauding unwitting Kenyans.

“The public is hereby notified that KALRO is NOT affiliated with the following social media accounts and any other accounts impersonating KALRO,” the Facebook post read.

“These fraudulent accounts have been scamming members of the public through impersonation and false representation.”

The flagged social media accounts include KALRO Livestock Farm, KALRO Farm Livestock Naivasha, KALRO Farm Naivasha, Kalro Farm Kenya, Kalro Farm 07809536–, Kalro Farm Naivasha, KALRO Livestock Farm (appearing again as a separate page, Kalro Livestock Farm, and Kalro Farm.

KALRO’s official communication channels include its Facebook page (KALRO), X account (Kalromkulima), TikTok page (KALRO_Official), and its official website. Other official contacts include 0800 721 741, 0722 206 986.

Further, the ministry maintained that all payments are processed exclusively via the government’s E-Citizen platform (*222#).

KALRO has urged Kenyans to avoid interacting with unofficial or personal social media accounts, stressing that it will not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from such transactions.

Members of the public are advised to stay alert and verify information only through the organisation’s official channels before engaging in any activities or payments.

This advisory follows a similar warning issued by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), which alerted the public to fraudsters impersonating the authority and offering counterfeit job opportunities.

In a notice on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, KPA said that the fraudsters have been posing as KPA management or staff or acting as agents to deceive individuals into making payments in exchange for employment.

KPA emphasised that its recruitment process is merit-based and that individuals seeking employment are not supposed to make any form of payment.

“The Kenya Ports Authority has noted with concern increased cases of unscrupulous individuals targeting unsuspecting members of the public purportedly to secure them employment with the KPA,” the notice read.