By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho
Claim
A viral message circulating on different WhatsApp groups claim that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is currently recruiting for various job positions in 2025. The post includes a link to an alleged application page, encouraging both graduates and non-graduates to apply and share the opportunity with others.
The viral message reads:
Kenya Revenue Authority Job opportunity
“Are You Skilled, Courageous, and Principled? KRA Needs You. Both Graduate and Non-Graduate. Apply and Also Share To Others. There Might Be Someone Who Needs This Opportunity. Click the link below to apply now.”
Apply here: https://ufrepeti.org/Kenya-Revenue-Authority-Recruitment.html
About KRA
The Kenya Authority (KRA) is a government agency responsible for collecting revenue on behalf of the Kenyan government. Established in 1995, KRA’s primary goal is to promote economic development byensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
KRA’s mission is to collect revenue and provide innovative, customer-focused services that foster economic development. Its vision is to bea world-class revenue authority, respected for professionalism,integrity, and fairness.
Verdict
False!
Verification:
On March 10, 2025, a notification appeared in a WhatsApp group called Journalism and Media Opportunities, where job opportunities and other professional resources are frequently shared. The post claimed that KRA was recruiting new employees and included a link for applications.
Within ten minutes of the post being shared, a concerned individual reached out to FactCheckAfrica, a media organization dedicated to combating misinformation.
Clicking on the provided link led to a website that displayed a design similar to KRA’s official branding. The webpage prompted applicants to enter their names. Once submitted, the site congratulated them on their “successful application” and instructed them to share the link with at least five WhatsApp groups or fifteen friends before proceeding. However, after sharing the link, no further application process was initiated, raising concerns that this was a fraudulent scheme.
Findings
To verify the claim further, FactCheckAfrica checked the website link using Scamadviser, it revealed that the link was either non-functional or fraudulent. The tool indicated that the website could not be reached or found, which is a strong indication of a scam.
For further clarification, Fact-Check Africa reached out to KRA through their official Facebook page. Although KRA did not provide a direct confirmation or denial regarding the recruitment claim, they responded by sharing a link to their official website. Upon reviewing KRA’s official website, there was no mention of any ongoing job recruitment, further debunking the claim.
An additional search through Kenya’s mainstream media websites, which typically report on major job openings in government agencies, also yielded no evidence of an active KRA recruitment drive. Legitimate government job opportunities are usually announced through official government websites, newspapers, and verified recruitment portals.
The investigation confirmed that the viral post was a scam designed to deceive job seekers. The fake website followed typical scam patterns, including requiring applicants to share a link before proceeding— a strategy commonly used to spread fraudulent schemes. Additionally, KRA’s lack of any official recruitment announcement proves that the information in circulation is false.
Conclusion
Based on all gathered evidence, the claim that KRA is currently recruiting for 2025 is false. The viral message is a scam designed to mislead job seekers and collect their personal information for fraudulent purposes.
Individuals are strongly advised to verify job postings through official government websites and trusted sources before applying. Scammers often use fake recruitment messages to steal personal data or deceive people into spreading false information. To avoid falling victim to such scams, always confirm job opportunities through official KRA channels, mainstream news sources, and government websites. Be cautious of any recruitment posts that require unnecessary actions, such as sharing links before proceeding with an application.
If you come across similar suspicious job advertisements, report them to the relevant authorities or fact-checking organizations to prevent others from falling victim to scams.
