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In a decisive move to protect job seekers, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a strong warning about fraudulent employment advertisements circulating on social media platforms. The commission confirmed on Friday that numerous posts claiming to offer official IEBC positions are entirely fabricated.
“Fake Jobs Alert! Beware of fraudulent job advertisements on social media. The IEBC official jobs portal is https://jobs.iebc.or.ke,” the commission stated in its official communication. “For accurate and up-to-date information, please visit our official website (https://iebc.or.ke) and our verified social media platforms.”
The electoral body emphasized that its authentic job portal remains the only legitimate source for employment opportunities within the organization. The warning comes amid growing concern about sophisticated online scams targeting vulnerable job seekers across Kenya.
According to IEBC officials, the fraudulent advertisements have specifically mentioned preparation for the upcoming 2027 general elections as a pretext for recruitment. Several deceptive posts included convincing but unauthorized links and detailed application instructions designed to mimic official communications.
One fraudulent notice claimed that a recruitment process had been launched with promises that shortlisted candidates would receive email notifications. Another presented itself as an official public recruitment notice for vacant positions, complete with application links directing users to unofficial websites.
Perhaps most concerning was a sophisticated fake that displayed what appeared to be a portal interface instructing applicants to “submit your application now” and requesting personal information including full names and nationality, supposedly for polling personnel positions.
The timing of these scams appears calculated, coming just days after the IEBC legitimately announced openings for 12,520 temporary positions. These genuine vacancies, announced on February 25, 2026, are intended to support a 30-day Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) initiative at the ward level.
The authentic recruitment drive seeks to fill three primary roles: voter registration assistants, voter registration clerks, and ICT clerks, with a particular emphasis on youth participation. This legitimate effort aims to boost voter registration numbers across Kenya in preparation for upcoming electoral events.
Voter registration clerks constitute the largest group of positions available in the genuine recruitment effort, followed by voter registration assistants and ICT clerks. Successful candidates will be deployed during the intensive ward-based voter registration campaign.
The proliferation of employment scams targeting IEBC positions reflects a broader trend of online fraud in Kenya, where high unemployment rates make job seekers particularly vulnerable. Cybersecurity experts have noted an increase in sophisticated impersonation tactics targeting government institutions and major employers.
Law enforcement agencies have repeatedly warned citizens about providing personal information to unverified sources, as such data can be used for identity theft and other forms of fraud. The IEBC’s public warning serves as a timely reminder of the importance of verification in the digital employment landscape.
Job seekers are advised to exercise extreme caution when responding to employment advertisements, particularly those circulated exclusively through social media channels. Experts recommend always verifying opportunities through official websites, contacting organizations directly through published contact information, and being wary of requests for payments or excessive personal information during early application stages.
The IEBC, under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, continues to prepare for upcoming electoral activities while working to protect the public from those seeking to exploit the commission’s name for fraudulent purposes.
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8 Comments
While it’s unfortunate that these fraudulent ads are circulating, I appreciate the IEBC’s swift action to address the issue and provide clear guidance to job seekers. Staying vigilant is crucial.
This is a timely warning from the IEBC. With the 2027 elections on the horizon, job seekers need to be extra cautious about any employment claims related to the electoral process.
Fake job ads are a pervasive problem that can cause a lot of harm to vulnerable people. I’m glad the IEBC is taking proactive steps to warn the public and direct them to legitimate opportunities.
Agreed. Raising awareness is key to preventing people from falling victim to these scams. Verifying employment claims through official channels is the best way to stay safe.
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so it’s good to see the IEBC taking this threat seriously. Providing an official job portal is a smart way to direct people to legitimate opportunities.
You’re right, the IEBC is taking the right steps to protect job seekers. Verifying employment claims through official channels is the best way to avoid falling victim to these scams.
This is a serious issue that job seekers need to be vigilant about. Fraudulent ads can be very convincing, so it’s crucial to verify opportunities through official channels like the IEBC website.
Absolutely. Scammers often leverage timely events like elections to lure in victims, so extra caution is warranted. Sticking to the official IEBC job portal is the safest approach.