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Geoffrey Mosiria warns Nairobians against rising fake job scams
23rd January, 2026 06:30 AM
Nairobi County Government’s Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Care, Geoffrey Mosiria, has raised the alarm over rising cases of fraud targeting city residents.
In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, January 23, 2026, Mosiria said his office has been receiving numerous complaints from Nairobians who only realise they have been conned after suffering significant financial losses.
He noted that many of the cases involve deliberate deception, false promises and exploitation of trust by unscrupulous individuals.
“We have been receiving numerous complaints from Nairobi residents who later realize they were conned after being deliberately deceived by unscrupulous individuals. These cases involve false promises, misrepresentation, and exploitation of trust, leaving innocent citizens counting heavy losses. I urge the public to beware of fraudsters and to exercise caution at all times,” Mosiria said.
Mosiria explained that fraudsters are increasingly using attractive business and employment offers to lure unsuspecting victims. In one case highlighted to his office, a complainant reported being recruited by a company that promised employment and eventual shareholding. The individual was asked to pay Ksh20,000 as an entry fee and was then given products to sell.
According to Mosiria, the arrangement required the victim to sell the products and recruit other people, who would also be asked to pay money. For every recruit, the individual was promised a commission of Ksh1,000. The complainant later realised the model was exploitative and unsustainable, leaving them stuck with products and no way to recover their money.
The victim subsequently approached Mosiria’s office seeking help on how to get a refund, after realising they had been deceived.
Mosiria warned Nairobi residents to remain vigilant and cautious at all times, especially when approached with deals that promise quick returns, easy money or guaranteed benefits. He urged the public to verify companies, job offers and investment opportunities before committing any money.
“Someone has lodged a complaint saying he was ‘employed’ by a company that told him that once he joined, he would become a shareholder. He was asked to deposit KSh 20,000, after which he would be given products to sell,” Mosiria revealed.
Adding;
“He was also told to recruit other people who would bring in money. For every person he brought in, he would earn KSh 1,000. Using his own judgment, he paid the money and was given many bottles to go and sell. Now he has come to me asking for help on how he can get his money back.”
