Missile/FILEThe government has warned citizens against falling prey to fraudulent job offers linked to travel to the Russian Federation through informal recruitment channels. The embassy cautioned that where individuals travel through irregular, unsafe, unverified, and informal channels, consular access and intervention may be limited or delayed. The Embassy urged Kenyans to verify all job offers through the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, and the Kenyan diplomatic mission before departure. All Kenyans travelling or residing in Russia, Belarus, or Kazakhstan were advised to register with the embassy. It added that the embassy is working with authorities in both countries to address emerging fraudulent recruitment networks and urged job seekers to verify opportunities before travelling abroad.

Source: The Star February 16, 2026 11:30 UTC