KWS warns public against fake recruitment link circulating online

KWS Director General Erustus Kanga. /KWS/X

The Kenya Wildlife Service has issued a warning to the public over a fraudulent recruitment link circulating on social media and online platforms, falsely claiming to offer job opportunities with the service.

According to KWS, the link — which directed prospective applicants to https://tinyurl.com/KWS-Recruitment-2026 — is not associated with the organisation.

The service clarified that it has no connection to the portal and urged the public to avoid submitting personal information or making any payments in response to the fake advertisement.

“The Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to alert the public that this link is fraudulent. It is not connected to KWS, and members of the public should not click on it, share personal information, or make payments in response to such messages,” a statement from KWS read.

The fake recruitment notice also claimed that successful applicants would be notified via email, a detail KWS says is part of the scam.

KWS emphasised that all legitimate recruitment exercises are communicated exclusively through its official channels.

These include the KWS website, verified social media accounts and announcements in mainstream media outlets.

The service further encouraged members of the public to rely solely on these official sources for accurate information and to report any suspicious recruitment-related links or messages to the relevant authorities.

KWS has warned that online recruitment scams are increasingly common and can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and other forms of exploitation.

Members of the public are therefore urged to exercise caution, verify the authenticity of job advertisements, and remain vigilant when sharing personal information online.

KWS is a state corporation established under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of 2013, mandated with the protection and conservation of Kenya’s wildlife and natural habitats.

The agency plays a critical role in safeguarding endangered species, managing national parks and reserves, combating poaching, and promoting wildlife-based tourism.

KWS periodically recruits personnel across a range of roles to support its operations.

These positions span field-based roles, such as wildlife rangers, ecologists and veterinary officers, to administrative and technical positions, including human resources officers, finance and procurement staff, IT specialists, and communications personnel.

Some specialised roles also include research scientists, conservation educators and environmental monitors.

Recruitment is generally competitive and follows formal procedures, with positions advertised publicly through KWS’s official website, verified social media accounts, and mainstream media.

The service emphasises merit-based selection and compliance with public service employment guidelines, ensuring transparency and accountability in all hiring processes.