The Public Service Commission (PSC) has disowned letters circulating on social media claiming it had approved the recruitment of workers on permanent and pensionable terms in three government departments.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, November 3, the Commission said the documents were fake and had not been issued by its office.
The letters claimed that the State Departments for Forestry, Gender and Affirmative Action, and Public Works had been cleared to hire people whose names were listed in attached schedules.
They further indicated that the appointments would be on permanent and pensionable terms, suggesting that the recruitment had already received the Commission’s approval.
The documents also claimed that the decision had been made on July 3, 2026, following a request from the Executive Office of the President and a review of the departments’ staff establishments.
However, PSC said it had not approved the recruitment outlined in the letters and warned government institutions against acting on the information.
“The Public Service Commission (PSC) wishes to notify the public that circulating letters purporting to approve recruitment in various State Departments are FAKE and did not originate from the Commission,” the notice read.
The Commission asked members of the public and government agencies to verify recruitment information through its website and other official communication channels.
The letters carried the Kenyan Coat of Arms and the PSC logo, details that could make them appear genuine to unsuspecting job seekers.
The warning comes as the Commission continues to advertise vacancies in government ministries and state departments.
On September 22, PSC announced more than 700 vacancies covering various fields, including management, legal services, human resources, social development, mining, forestry and environmental services.
Some of the advertised positions included Secretary for Cabinet Affairs and Special Programmes, Director for Cabinet Affairs and Commissioner for Co-operative Development.
Applicants were directed to submit their applications through the Commission’s official website.