The National Assembly has strongly dismissed claims circulating online that four prominent politicians had been nominated for cabinet positions by President William Ruto.
A fake memo that went viral on social media on Friday alleged that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, KANU leader Gideon Moi, and Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda were set to be vetted for ministerial posts.
The forged document, dated October 30, claimed that the vetting process would conclude by November 6 “to enable further proceedings within the stipulated timelines.” It even bore a falsified stamp and signature purportedly belonging to the National Assembly Clerk, giving it a semblance of authenticity.
The letter read in part:
“In line with our constitutional mandate to ensure transparency and integrity in the appointment of high-ranking public officials, we hereby submit a list of individuals nominated for cabinet positions with a request for your commission’s vetting.”
However, the National Assembly moved swiftly to flag the letter as fake, clarifying that no such nominations or vetting processes were underway.
“This document is not from the National Assembly or Parliament of Kenya. It is fake. Kindly disregard it,” the Clerk of the National Assembly stated in an official communication.
The viral memo had sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, with some speculating about a potential cabinet reshuffle. The clarification comes amid growing political chatter over President Ruto’s plans to expand his cabinet to include leaders from other political formations, including KANU.
Recent reports suggest that KANU’s decision to cooperate with the Kenya Kwanza administration may open the door for figures like Gideon Moi to take up roles in government. Similarly, Senator Sifuna recently confirmed ODM’s continued collaboration with Ruto’s administration a move viewed by analysts as part of the president’s strategy to promote inclusivity ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
