The National Assembly has issued an official statement dismissing a fake letter that went viral on social media, falsely claiming that Parliament had forwarded names of cabinet nominees to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for vetting.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the Assembly labeled the letter as “FAKE”, urging members of the public to ignore its contents. The fabricated document, which appeared to bear the signature of the Clerk of the National Assembly, alleged that Parliament had nominated four individuals for cabinet positions: Senator John Muhia Methu, Edwin Waterka Sifuna, Naisula Josephine Lesuuda, and Gideon Kipsielei Towett Moi.
The letter further claimed that the Assembly had requested the EACC to conduct an integrity and background check on the purported nominees and submit its findings by Thursday, November 6, 2025. It cited a supposed constitutional mandate to ensure transparency in high-level government appointments.
“Subject: Request for Vetting of Nominees for Cabinet Positions. In line with our constitutional mandate to ensure transparency and integrity in the appointment of high-ranking officials, we have submitted a list of individuals nominated for cabinet positions for your Commission’s vetting,” the fraudulent letter read in part.
The fake document went on to emphasize the alleged importance of the vetting process in maintaining public trust and upholding governance standards, even thanking the EACC for its “cooperation and commitment to ethical governance.”
However, in its official clarification, the National Assembly confirmed that no such letter was ever issued, terming the document a complete fabrication meant to mislead the public.
“The National Assembly wishes to inform the public that the letter circulating online regarding cabinet nominations is fake and should be disregarded,” read part of the Assembly’s statement.
The Assembly urged Kenyans to rely only on verified communication channels, including its official website and verified social media pages, for authentic information on parliamentary matters.
The incident comes amid heightened public interest in government appointments and reshuffles, prompting authorities to warn against the spread of disinformation and forged government documents online.
