Mutua orders DCI probe into job recruitment scams

By , May 31, 2025

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to immediately investigate and apprehend individuals posing as Kazi Majuu agents, following a rise in fraud cases during the program’s recruitment exercises.

The directive follows an incident in Mombasa County on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, where a group of fraudsters reportedly attempted to scam job seekers during a recruitment drive for overseas employment opportunities.

Speaking at a similar event in Kwale County, Mutua revealed that the suspects had illegally photocopied and sold government-issued youth fund application forms at Ksh50 each.

“There was an incident in Mombasa where some people photocopied the youth fund forms and started selling them at Ksh50,” Mutua said.

He condemned the act, terming it both criminal and immoral, and warned that the government would not tolerate conmen taking advantage of the youth’s hopes for employment.

The CS reiterated that the Kazi Majuu programme is a government initiative designed to connect Kenyan youth with legitimate job opportunities abroad—and that it is completely free and open to all qualified applicants.

“Let me make it clear: no one should be charged even a shilling to access this program. The recruitment process is free, fair, and transparent. Anyone demanding payment is breaking the law,” he said.

Mutua assured the public that investigations were underway and vowed that those behind the fake recruitment scams would face legal action.

He urged job seekers to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or labour office.

He added that the Kazi Majuu initiative aligns with the government’s broader commitment to creating meaningful employment for Kenyan youth while ensuring fair working conditions abroad.

For those without passports, Mutua said the government would assist qualified applicants in acquiring the necessary travel documents, with associated costs to be recovered after job placement.

“The government will cover the initial expenses, and the youth can reimburse the cost once they start working,” he said.

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