Parliament Declares Viral Post on Cabinet Vetting as Fake
A viral social media post claiming that Parliament is vetting six politicians for cabinet positions has been flagged as fake. The false information named Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i among the alleged nominees.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, dismissed the claims. He clarified that Parliament had not forwarded any names for cabinet vetting.
Fake Post Lists Six Alleged Nominees
The misleading post listed six individuals as cabinet nominees:
- Makau Mutua
- Mukhisa Kituyi
- Ambassador Koki Muli
- Edwin Sifuna
- Fred Matiang’i
- Muhoho Kenyatta
- Peter Munya
According to the fake document, these individuals were nominated for unspecified positions. The document, falsely attributed to the Clerk of the National Assembly, was addressed to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), requesting their vetting for government roles.
Fake Letter Requests Integrity Checks
The fake letter stated that the EACC should vet the nominees based on integrity standards. It falsely requested a report on any pending or past investigations, corruption concerns, or ethical issues that could impact their eligibility for public office.
Parliament Warns Against Fake News
Clerk Samuel Njoroge termed the viral post as fraudulent and misleading. He confirmed that the National Assembly had not made any such nominations.
“The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has noted a letter circulating on social media claiming that certain individuals have been nominated. We categorically state that this letter is fake and does not originate from Parliament or any of its authorized offices,” Njoroge stated.
Public Advised to Rely on Official Sources
Njoroge urged the public to rely only on official communication from Parliament. He emphasized that official information is shared through the National Assembly’s website and verified social media accounts.
Additionally, he cautioned Kenyans against spreading unverified information that could mislead the public and cause unnecessary confusion.
Conclusion
Parliament has reaffirmed that the viral letter is fake and has no basis in reality. The public is encouraged to verify news from credible sources to avoid misinformation.
Parliament Declares Viral Post on Cabinet Vetting as Fake
