Parliament Denies Receiving Nominations for Cabinet Appointments
The National Assembly has dismissed claims that it has received nominations for new Cabinet appointments, saying that a viral letter circulating online is fake and misleading.
In a statement issued by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, Parliament distanced itself from the document that appeared to show the House had written to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeking clearance for three supposed Cabinet nominees.
“The attention of the National Assembly has been drawn to false information circulating on the internet and social media.
This includes a fake letter dated October 14, 2025, claiming that Parliament is vetting individuals for Cabinet positions, as well as forged Bills allegedly passed by Parliament,” the statement read.
Njoroge clarified that Parliament has not received any official nominations for Cabinet appointments and is not processing any such documents.
He cautioned the public to be alert and verify any information before believing it, noting that several fake letters and Bills have been spreading online under the guise of official parliamentary documents.
The Clerk also revealed that some of the Bills being shared on social media were completely fabricated and even appeared to have been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He encouraged Kenyans to confirm the authenticity of any Bills by checking the official National Assembly website or the Kenya Law website, where all legitimate legislative documents are published.
Among the fake materials in circulation were an alleged cover page and an entire Bill, which Njoroge confirmed were AI-generated.
He added that genuine hard copies of official Bills are available at the National Assembly Table Office, the Main Parliament Buildings, and the Government Press.
“The National Assembly strongly condemns the circulation of these false documents, which include a fake and misleading cover page and a long title of a Bill apparently generated using Artificial Intelligence,” the statement continued.
“We urge members of the public to rely only on official communication regarding the introduction and passage of legislation. Anyone with doubts can contact the Office of the Clerk for verification or clarification.”
Addressing the issue of the eight Bills recently signed into law on October 15, Njoroge reminded the public that such Acts do not become effective immediately. By law, a new Act of Parliament only takes effect 14 days after being published in the Kenya Gazette unless a different date is specified in the Act itself.
He described the ongoing public discussions and interpretations of the new laws as premature, saying the laws are not yet in force.
“A published Act of Parliament becomes operational on the fourteenth day after its publication in the Kenyan Gazette unless the Act provides another commencement date.
Therefore, comments or debates about the eight Acts before they officially take effect are premature,” Njoroge explained.
The Clerk concluded by urging the public to remain cautious and rely solely on official sources for parliamentary information to avoid being misled by fake online content designed to cause confusion.
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