{
  "id": 18935399,
  "title": "Kenya Airports Authority exposes fake 964-job advert targeting unsuspecting job seekers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/kenya-airports-authority-exposes-fake-964-job-advert-targeting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T12:12:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/kenya-airports-authority-exposes-fake-964-job-advert-targeting-unsuspecting-job-seekers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has cautioned Kenyans against a fraudulent recruitment advert that falsely states the organization is hiring 964 individuals. The authority issued a public notice on Sunday, November 8, asserting that it was not recruiting for the positions advertised on social media. The KAA warned job seekers to be wary of the misleading advert, which purported to provide numerous employment opportunities within the corporation. \"It has come to our attention that a fake advert claiming that Kenya Airports Authority PLC is recruiting for 964 positions is circulating on social media,\" the authority stated. The KAA further cautioned applicants against disclosing personal information or sending money in response to the fraudulent advertisement. \"Do not send personal details or money,\" the notice added. To avoid falling prey to the scam, the KAA urged Kenyans seeking employment opportunities within the corporation to verify job vacancies through its official website (www.kaa.go.ke) and verified social media accounts. The authority reiterated in a separate message on X that it was not recruiting and emphasized that it never requests payment from applicants. \"We never ask for fees or applications via personal email,\" the authority stated. This warning follows a transition two months ago, announced on Friday, August 28, 2026, where KAA changed its corporate structure to become Kenya Airports Authority PLC under the Companies Act, 2015. The transition was part of the government's ongoing reforms of state-owned enterprises, with KAA describing it as a significant milestone to enhance governance, sustainability, and long-term growth. Despite the change in its corporate structure, KAA clarified that its core mandate of ensuring safe, secure, and efficient airport operations remained unchanged. The authority manages multiple airports across the country, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya's primary international aviation gateway. The KAA has urged members of the public to rely on its official communication channels for recruitment announcements and other corporate updates.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has warned Kenyans against a fake recruitment advert claiming the state corporation is hiring for 964 positions. In a public notice issued on Sunday, November 8, KAA dismissed the advert circulating on social media, clarifying that it was not recruiting for the advertised positions. The authority cautioned job seekers against […]",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}