Shamba La Mawe: How Job Scams Are Exploiting Nairobi's Economic Struggle

For thousands in Nairobi, every day starts with the same hope — a real job that puts food on the table and pays rent. But the city’s economy is tough. Jobs are scarce, costs keep rising, and desperation is real. That’s exactly what scammers are counting on.

Fake job offers that once sounded obvious are now polished, convincing, and dangerously professional. They don’t come as sketchy calls anymore — they arrive in clear messages, slick ads with logos, job descriptions, and “realistic” salaries.

Here’s the painful truth: these scams are not accidents. They’re traps designed to look like the answer you’ve been praying for.