- The University of Kabianga has warned students against fraudsters impersonating university officials, Safaricom agents and hostel owners in phone and text scams.
- The Security and Safety Department has urged students to avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown callers and to block suspicious contacts.
- The warning comes as the university welcomes over 5,000 first-year students for 2026/2027, with the department working alongside law enforcement to track down the scammers.
By Jeff Kirui
The University of Kabianga has warned students to be vigilant against fraudsters posing as university officials, Safaricom customer care agents and hostel owners.
In an internal memo dated September 9, 2026, the university’s Security and Safety Department said it had received reports of scammers making phone calls and sending text messages to students while falsely claiming to represent the institution or Safaricom. According to the notice, the fraudsters use the identities of university and service-provider officials to deceive students before obtaining money from their accounts.
The university cautioned students against disclosing personal or financial information to unknown callers or responding to suspicious messages. Students have been advised to ignore and block suspicious calls and messages, particularly from individuals claiming to be official customer care representatives of the University of Kabianga or Safaricom.
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The Security Department further urged students who encounter such incidents to report them immediately, providing the phone numbers used by the suspects, the messages received and any other relevant information that could assist investigations. The department said it was working closely with relevant law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend those behind the scams.
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The warning comes as the university welcomes more than 5,000 first-year students for the 2026/2027 academic year, increasing the need for heightened awareness among students. The institution urged students to remain alert and report suspected fraud promptly to help protect themselves and fellow students from financial losses.
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