Clerk of the National Assembly Sam Njoroge has raised alarm over the growing spread of fake bills, warning that misinformation around new laws poses a grave threat to national stability. Speaking during the KEPSA–National Assembly roundtable in Mombasa, themed “From Policy to Practice: Delivering through Business and Government Partners,” Njoroge said the false documents risk “burning the country.”
He revealed that shortly after President William Ruto assented to several new laws, counterfeit versions with fabricated clauses began circulating online, causing public confusion and anger. One genuine bill by MP Simon King’ara sought to protect public land, but a fake version falsely claimed it would introduce new land taxes. Another by Suna West MP Peter Masara, meant to offer psychosocial support for police officers, was maliciously altered to suggest salary cuts for officers.
Perhaps most worrying, Njoroge said, was the distortion of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which led to six court cases based on provisions that never existed in the authentic bill. The High Court has since suspended several sections of the law, citing concerns over free expression.
“This country belongs to all of us. And if it flips because of fake news, it will burn with all of us,” Njoroge warned, urging Kenyans to verify information before sharing.
He reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to working with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), describing their partnership as a “marriage” designed to align business expertise with national legislation. The collaboration, he added, has already produced meaningful results through joint consultations on the Finance Bill 2025, aimed at crafting a more business-friendly and people-centered fiscal framework.
Njoroge concluded that Kenya is transitioning from “an era of surprises to one of engagement,” where accurate information and partnership are the cornerstones of national progress.
