The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned job seekers to be cautious of fraudulent employment adverts circulating on social media.
In a statement released on Thursday, the commission said fake adverts often ask applicants for payments or personal information, which are not part of the official recruitment process.
The IEBC urged the public to rely only on official sources for updates on vacancies. The commission’s verified platforms include its website www.iebc.or.ke and social media accounts @IEBCKenya.
“Fake News Alert!Beware of fraudulent job advertisements on social media,” IEBC said.
“For accurate and up-to-date information, please visit our official website (https://iebc.or.ke) and our verified social media platforms (@IEBCKenya”
According to the statement, the official jobs portal is https://jobs.iebc.or.ke, where all legitimate job openings and recruitment guidelines are published.
“Applicants should ignore any messages, links, or adverts claiming to offer IEBC jobs outside these official channels,” the commission cautioned.
This comes after the IEBC invited organisations to apply for accreditation as election observers and media practitioners for the by-elections scheduled on February 26, 2026.
According to the commission, applications must be submitted through the IEBC Accreditation Management System at https://ams.iebc.or.ke no later than Friday, February 6, 2026, at 5 pm.
Applicants are advised to ensure access to a stable and reliable internet connection while submitting their details.
The IEBC will provide training and issue official badges to accredited observers and media personnel, granting them access to polling stations and tallying centres.
The commission noted that accredited observers and media practitioners will not receive payment for their participation.
For further information, the commission can be reached via [email protected] or phone at 020 2877000. Updates are also available on IEBC’s verified social media platforms: @IEBCKenya across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Election observers are individuals or representatives from organizations tasked with monitoring the electoral process to ensure it is free, fair, transparent and credible.
Their main responsibilities include observing voting procedures at polling stations and tallying centres, reporting irregularities or violations of electoral laws, and assessing whether elections comply with national laws and international standards.
Other roles include submitting reports and recommendations to electoral authorities, stakeholders, or the public, and promoting confidence in the electoral process among voters.
Observers do not interfere with voting or influence results—they strictly monitor and report. Media practitioners are journalists or reporters covering elections for various media houses.
Their key roles include reporting on campaigns, voter turnout, polling, and counting in real time, disseminating accurate, verified information to the public, and helping prevent misinformation and fake news during the electoral period.
They also cover events such as debates, party rallies, and official announcements by the IEBC, and educate voters about their rights, polling procedures, and electoral timelines.
Media practitioners provide independent information that keeps voters informed and strengthens transparency.
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