KUTRRH denies employment bribery allegations

The Kenyatta University Hospital main entrance.

The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has dismissed claims circulating in the public that job seekers are being asked to pay money in exchange for employment opportunities at the national referral facility.

The hospital in a public notice on Thurday clarified that it does not charge anything during recruitment process.

“KUTRRH clarifies that it does not charge applicants, neither does it endorse, authorise, or approve any form of payment or inducement in exchange for recruitment or employment opportunities,” the hospital's CEO Zeinab Gura said.

This includes application submission, interviewing, document processing, induction, or onboarding.

KUTRRH emphasised that all recruitment exercises are conducted strictly in compliance with Kenyan law, relevant public service regulations, and established internal policies.

The notice comes amid widespread reports and social media speculation that individuals claiming to represent KUTRRH were demanding payments reportedly as high as Sh850,000 in return for appointment letters or guaranteed jobs at the hospital.

KUTRRH dismissed those allegations as unfounded, warning that no such fees are required or authorised by the institution.

KUTRRH’s alert is not the first of its kind.

The hospital has previously issued warnings against fraudulent job adverts and communications that mimic its official messaging.

In October 2025, management flagged fake emails and job posts circulating online, urging the public not to engage or send personal information to suspicious addresses.

Such recruitment scams are part of a broader pattern in Kenya, where government agencies and major institutions, including the Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Wildlife Service have recently cautioned the public against fake job offers and fraudulent recruitment exercises that exploit job seekers’ desperation.

These schemes often solicit money upfront and may be tied to identity theft or financial fraud.

In its latest clarification, KUTRRH said it has initiated an internal review in response to the claims.

The institution pledged that if any conduct inconsistent with law or policy is identified, whether by employees or external actors, appropriate administrative and legal action will follow, potentially including referrals to law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

"KUTRRH is a corruption-free zone, and has initiated internal review processes in response to the matter, to assess all the issues raised. Should any conduct inconsistent with law or policy be established, appropriate administrative and legal action will be taken in accordance with due process, including engagement with relevant authorities where necessary," Gura said.

The hospital also urged job seekers to engage only through official channels when applying for positions, such as the careers section of the KUTRRH website and verified email contacts, and to exercise caution before responding to unsolicited offers that promise employment in exchange for money.