Kenya has issued a public advisory warning Kenyans against a fraudulent recruitment scheme promising employment opportunities in Luxembourg.
In a statement released Monday through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said it had established that certain individuals and organizations are unlawfully charging prospective job seekers recruitment and processing fees while falsely presenting themselves as authorized agents for job placement in Luxembourg.
The ministry said investigations revealed that unsuspecting Kenyans were being targeted with false promises of jobs abroad and asked to pay “processing,” “visa,” or “placement” fees in advance.
“The Government of Kenya wishes to alert members of the public to an ongoing fraudulent scheme targeting Kenyan citizens with false promises of employment opportunities in Luxembourg,” the statement read.
According to the advisory, direct recruitment for employment in Luxembourg is not permitted by the country’s official public employment service, the Agence pour le Développement de l’Emploi (ADEM).
The ministry emphasized that any employment process involving Luxembourg must strictly follow official and regulated procedures established by the Luxembourg government.
“No individual or private entity has been authorized to collect fees on behalf of Luxembourg authorities for job placement,” the statement said.
The State Department urged members of the public to exercise extreme caution if asked for upfront payments.
It clarified that legitimate recruitment through official channels does not involve making payments to individuals or private agencies.
Kenyans seeking opportunities abroad were further advised to verify any overseas job offers through official Kenyan government communication channels before committing personal information or funds.
The ministry also cautioned against promises of “guaranteed” placement in Luxembourg without official ADEM documentation, terming such assurances a major red flag.
In addition, the government warned the public to be wary of recruiters who use social media platforms or private messaging applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram to conduct what they claim to be formal recruitment business.
Those approached under suspicious circumstances have been asked to report the matter immediately through the State Department’s hotline number +254114757002 or via email at kazimajuu@diaspora.go.ke
“Any individual or organization exhibiting the above characteristics should be treated with suspicion. Firm action will be taken against those exploiting Kenyan job seekers,” the ministry stated.
The government reiterated its commitment to protecting Kenyan citizens and promoting safe, ethical and regular labour mobility pathways.
It encouraged the public to rely solely on verified information from official government platforms when pursuing overseas employment opportunities.
The advisory comes amid rising cases of recruitment-related scams targeting Kenyans seeking work abroad, with fraudsters increasingly exploiting demand for overseas jobs to extort money from desperate applicants.
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