Parliament has flagged as fake a viral social media post purporting to announce the vetting of six politicians, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, for cabinet positions.

In a brief statement on Wednesday afternoon, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, dismissed allegations that Parliament had reportedly forwarded the names of six cabinet nominees for vetting.

According to the flagged post, the nominees included Makau Mutua, Mukhisa Kituyi, Ambassador Koki Muli, Edwin Sifuna, Fred Matiang’i, Muhoho Kenyatta, and Peter Munya, who, according to the fake publication, were nominated for unspecified positions.

The fake letter, which falsely claimed to be from the Clerk of the National Assembly, was addressed to the Ethics and Anti-Graft Commission, demanding the vetting of the aforementioned individuals for lucrative government positions.

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“In line with the EACC’s mandate to enforce leadership and integrity standards, we kindly request that your office conduct a thorough review of the nominees and provide a comprehensive vetting report,” read the fake letter in part.

“This should include any pending or past investigations, corruption-related concerns, ethical breaches, or any other relevant integrity matters that may affect their suitability for public office,” it added.

While addressing the matter, Njoroge termed the post fraudulent and misleading, further clarifying that it did not originate from the National Assembly or any of its authorised offices.

According to Njoroge, no such nominations have been made, and any document circulating on social media making such claims should be treated with the contempt it deserves.

“The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has taken note of a letter circulating on various social media platforms purporting to announce the nomination of several individuals,” Njoroge stated.

He added, “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.”

The Clerk further advised members of the public to rely solely on official communication from the National Assembly, which is disseminated through its official channels, including its website and verified social media pages.

He also urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and refrain from spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary confusion.

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