National Assembly Addresses Claims of Vetting Methu, Sifuna & Gideon Moi for Cabinet Positions
The clarification came after a fake memo spread widely on social media on Friday morning, suggesting that Senators Edwin Sifuna, John Methu, KANU leader Gideon Moi, and Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda had been nominated as Cabinet Secretaries.
The forged letter, dated October 30, appeared to bear the National Assembly’s official stamp and a forged signature, claiming that the four leaders were expected to be vetted and approved by November 6.
The document even included wording that mimicked official government communication, making it appear authentic to unsuspecting readers.
However, the National Assembly quickly flagged the letter as fake. In an afternoon statement, the Clerk of the National Assembly urged Kenyans to ignore the document, describing it as “misleading and malicious.”
“This document is not from the National Assembly or Parliament of Kenya. It is fake. Kindly disregard it,” the Clerk’s statement read.
The clarification came amid growing public speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle. Recent political developments have fueled rumours that President Ruto is preparing to bring more leaders into his administration, including figures from opposition parties, to strengthen national unity.
Gideon Moi’s recent meeting with President Ruto at State House and Senator Edwin Sifuna’s remarks about the ODM Party’s willingness to work with the government added to the speculation.
However, the National Assembly quickly flagged the letter as fake. In an afternoon statement, the Clerk of the National Assembly urged Kenyans to ignore the document, describing it as “misleading and malicious.”
“This document is not from the National Assembly or Parliament of Kenya. It is fake. Kindly disregard it,” the Clerk’s statement read.
The clarification came amid growing public speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle. Recent political developments have fueled rumours that President Ruto is preparing to bring more leaders into his administration, including figures from opposition parties, to strengthen national unity.
Gideon Moi’s recent meeting with President Ruto at State House and Senator Edwin Sifuna’s remarks about the ODM Party’s willingness to work with the government added to the speculation.
However, no official announcement has been made regarding any cabinet nominations.
Political analysts believe the viral memo could be part of ongoing misinformation campaigns aimed at stirring confusion within political circles.
Political analysts believe the viral memo could be part of ongoing misinformation campaigns aimed at stirring confusion within political circles.
They have urged Kenyans to verify information from credible sources before sharing it online.
The National Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, stating that any genuine cabinet nominations would be officially communicated through the proper parliamentary channels and gazetted in line with the Constitution.
The National Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, stating that any genuine cabinet nominations would be officially communicated through the proper parliamentary channels and gazetted in line with the Constitution.
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