Mosiria sounds alarm on job scams targeting youth
By William Muthama, December 6, 2025Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has raised serious concerns over a growing wave of fake recruitment agencies preying on young Kenyans seeking employment abroad.
In a post on Facebook on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Mosiria described the situation as deeply alarming and unacceptable, warning that unscrupulous operators are taking advantage of desperate youths with false promises of high-paying jobs.
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According to Mosiria, these criminal syndicates often operate without proper licenses or documentation, renting offices for just a few weeks or months to pose as legitimate recruitment agencies.
Once they have defrauded enough victims, the scammers vanish without a trace. Shockingly, many of these perpetrators are later seen flaunting wealth online, investing in luxury cars, expensive drinks, and lavish lifestyles, all funded by the losses of unsuspecting families.
Mosiria recounted meeting numerous heartbroken parents and youths who have lost everything to these scams. Some families reportedly sold the only piece of land they owned, hoping that the promised overseas jobs would improve their household finances.
“What was meant to be a dream of hope has instead become a nightmare of despair,” Mosiria stated.
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The consequences, he added, are devastating. Some victims have taken their own lives, others are battling severe depression, and some have lost their sanity, now living on the streets.
Mosiria emphasised that these are not mere statistics, but sons and daughters, brothers and sisters whose futures are being destroyed by fraudsters.
In response, Mosiria has called on law enforcement, government agencies, and the Ministry of Labour and Immigration to take swift and decisive action against fake recruitment agencies.
He urged young people and parents not to suffer in silence, encouraging anyone who suspects or has been affected by these scams to report them to the authorities.
“The government will act. We cannot allow a few heartless individuals to destroy the future of an entire generation in the name of fake promises,” Mosiria said.
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He also highlighted the importance of vigilance, advising youths to confirm the legitimacy of agencies, demand official documents, and avoid paying fees upfront.
