The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cautioned members of the public against fake recruitment notices and SMS messages currently circulating.

In a notice on Thursday, April 30, 2026, KeNHA warned that the fake recruitment notices are in relation to the Rironi – Gilgil (A8) and Rironi – Mai Mahiu – Naivasha (A8 South) Road Projects.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to alert members of the public about fake recruitment notices and SMS messages currently circulating in relation to the Rironi – Gilgil (A8) and Rironi – Mai Mahiu – Naivasha (A8 South) Road Projects,” KeNHA announced.

While warning netizens to exercise caution, the authority explained that the fraudulent messages claim to offer employment opportunities and request applicants to submit personal documents through unofficial email addresses.

At the same time, KeNHA warned that the fraudsters requested applicants to make payments via M-Pesa for alleged application, medical processing, document verification, or recruitment purposes.

“The fraudulent messages claim to offer employment opportunities and request applicants to submit personal documents through unofficial email addresses and/or make payments via M-Pesa for alleged application, medical processing, document verification, or recruitment purposes,” KeNHA explained.

Public advisory

Following the fraudulent messages circulating online, KeNHA has issued an advisory to the members of the public to exercise caution.

Further explaining that the Rironi – Gilgil (A8) and Rironi – Mai Mahiu – Naivasha (A8 South) Road Projects do not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, medical processing, document verification, or employment.

Also, members of the public are warned against sending money to any person claiming to offer jobs on behalf of KeNHA, CRBC, NSSF, or the Project.

In addition, KeNHA has called on members of the public not to submit personal documents to unofficial email addresses, personal phone numbers, or unauthorised recruitment agents.

At the same time, KeNHA has said that any official recruitment information relating to the Project will only be communicated through authorised official channels.

Meanwhile, the authority has announced that any suspicious recruitment message, email, phone call, or request for payment should be reported to the nearest police station, local administration office, or relevant KeNHA/Project office.

Members of the public are further advised to remain vigilant and to verify any recruitment information before sharing personal documents or making any payment.

KeNHA has maintained that it remains committed to protecting members of the public from fraudulent activities and ensuring transparent communication on the Project.