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Fraudsters use the names of universities to steal money and personal information. Learn the warning signs and always verify before you pay or share details.

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The golden rule: verify before you act

If a message asks you to pay money, share a password or PIN, or act urgently, stop. Check it yourself using the official contacts on this website — not the phone number, email or link in the message. KVUC never asks for payment to secure admission, a job, a tender or a place in a hostel.

Fake admission letters

Admission is only through KUCCPS or the KVUC online application. Check your status with your application number on the Admissions Status page. Nobody can "buy" you a place.

Intakes & admissions

Fee payment scams

Pay fees only into the official College accounts listed on the Fees & Funding page and keep your receipt. Never pay into a personal account or private M-Pesa number, even if the caller says they are College staff.

Official payment details

Fake job offers

All KVUC vacancies are on the Careers page. Recruitment is free — anyone asking for a "processing fee" or bribe is a fraudster.

Current vacancies

Tender fraud

KVUC tenders are advertised and submitted on e-GP Kenya. No officer can guarantee you a tender for money.

KVUC tenders

Impersonation & deepfakes

Fraudsters copy photos and even voices or videos of College leaders. A real request from the Principal or an officer will never ask you to send money to a phone number. Follow only our official social media accounts.

Official accounts

Phishing emails and links

Check the sender carefully and do not open unexpected attachments. Type the website address yourself. KVUC staff will never ask for your portal or email password.

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Staying safe as a student or member of staff

  • Use a strong, different password for the student portal and your email, and never share it.
  • Lock your phone and laptop, and log out of shared computers in the labs and library.
  • Think before posting personal details, timetables or locations on social media.
  • Be careful with "too good to be true" offers of loans, laptops, scholarships or jobs.
  • Keep your devices and apps updated.

Been targeted? Report it

If you have lost money, report it to the nearest police station as soon as possible and keep the messages and transaction details.