The National Assembly has addressed and refuted circulating rumors about the vetting of several individuals for cabinet positions. A fraudulent letter had been circulating on social media, purportedly from the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge. The letter falsely claimed that six individuals—Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, Muhoho Kenyatta (President Uhuru Kenyatta’s brother), Makau Mutua, Mukhisa Kituyi, and Ambassador Koki Muli—had been nominated for unspecified government positions and were undergoing vetting by the Ethics and Anti-Graft Commission (EACC).

The fake letter alleged that the EACC should conduct thorough reviews of the nominees, including any pending or past investigations, corruption-related concerns, and ethical breaches. Addressing the misinformation, Clerk Samuel Njoroge clarified that the letter was fraudulent and misleading, emphasizing that it did not originate from the National Assembly or any of its authorized offices. He stated, “We wish to categorically state that the said letter is fraudulent, misleading, and does not originate from the National Assembly or any of its authorised offices.”

Njoroge further advised the public to rely solely on official communications from the National Assembly, disseminated through its official channels, including its website and verified social media pages. He urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and refrain from spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary confusion.

This clarification comes amid heightened public scrutiny over alleged government dealings, including claims about the sale of the Bomas of Kenya convention center. On March 11, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that the historic site was being sold to a Turkish national, a claim the government has denied.