The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a public warning cautioning Kenyans against fraudulent job advertisements circulating on social media, as preparations continue for upcoming electoral activities.

In a post shared on X on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the commission raised alarm over fake recruitment notices targeting unsuspecting job seekers.

The IEBC stated, “Fake News Alert! Beware of fraudulent job advertisements on social media. For accurate and up-to-date information, please visit our official website and our verified social media platforms.”

“Fake Jobs Alert! Beware of fraudulent job advertisements on social media. @IEBCKenya official jobs portal is https://jobs.iebc.or.ke,” IEBC announced.

On the other hand, the electoral body has emphasised that all legitimate recruitment information is only communicated through its official website and verified social media platforms, urging the public to remain vigilant.

“For accurate and up-to-date information, please visit our official website (https://iebc.or.ke) and our verified social media platforms @IEBCKenya.,” IEBC stated.

Recruitment scams flagged

The warning comes as the country gears up for the upcoming by-elections in various constituencies, including Ol Kalou, Emurua Dikir, a period often associated with the temporary recruitment of polling personnel.

According to the IEBC, fraudsters are exploiting this expectation by circulating fake notices claiming that the commission has opened applications for polling clerks and assistants.

The fake messages mimic official communication and include misleading language suggesting that the IEBC has launched recruitment portals for election-related jobs.

Some of the fraudulent content falsely reads: “IEBC invites interested and qualified candidates to apply for various positions… To apply, please use the official portal below,” followed by links that do not belong to the commission.

Meanwhile, the Commission has clarified that it has not announced any recruitment for polling personnel and warned that any such claims currently circulating are false.

Fake links, unauthorised portals exposed

In its alert, the commission highlighted several unauthorised links being used to mislead the public. The IEBC stressed that these links are fraudulent and should not be accessed.

The commission reiterated that its only official recruitment portal is https://jobs.iebc.or.ke, and any other site claiming to offer IEBC jobs is fake. Members of the public were cautioned that engaging with such links could expose them to identity theft, financial loss, or misuse of personal information.