Parliament clarifies on nomination of Sifuna, Gideon Moi to cabinet
The National Assembly has officially moved to clarify misleading reports circulating online regarding cabinet nominations, after a letter purporting to be from the Clerk of the National Assembly went viral on social media.
The Assembly, in an X post on Friday, October 31, 2025, labelled the letter as fake, marking it with a red “FAKE” stamp and urging the public to disregard its content.
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The fraudulent document, which has been widely shared on X and other platforms, claimed to have been addressed to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
It purportedly requested the Commission to vet four individuals, including Senator John Muhia Methu, Edwin Waterka Sifuna, Naisula Josephine Lesuuda, and Gideon Kipsielei Towett Moi, for cabinet positions.
“Subject: Request for Vetting of Nominees for Cabinet Positions. In line with our constitutional mandate to ensure transparency and integrity in the appointment of high-ranking officials, we have submitted a list of individuals nominated for cabinet positions for your Commission’s vetting,” the flagged letter read in part.
According to the fake letter, the vetting process was to ensure that the nominees met ethical and legal standards before assuming office, and it requested that the EACC submit its findings in time.
The fake letter included language suggesting that the submission was part of the National Assembly’s constitutional mandate to promote transparency and integrity in the appointment of high-ranking officials.
It described the process as essential for upholding public trust and maintaining governance standards. The letter also referenced procedural steps that were allegedly intended to allow smooth cabinet appointments once vetting was complete.
“Please review each nominee’s background standards in accordance with the ethical and legal standards established. This process is essential to maintain public trust and uphold the standards required for our cabinet members,” the letter had also claimed.
The fraudulent letter also contained a purported request to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regarding the timeline for the vetting process.
According to the document, the National Assembly allegedly asked the Commission to submit its findings by Thursday, November 6, 2025, in order to enable subsequent proceedings within the stipulated constitutional timelines.
“We respectfully request that your findings be submitted by Thursday, 6th November 2025, to enable further proceedings within the stipulated timelines.”
The letter went further, expressing gratitude to the Commission for its cooperation and commitment to promoting ethical governance, and claimed that Parliament looked forward to receiving a comprehensive report on the nominees.
“Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to promoting ethical governance. We look forward to your comprehensive report on the nominees,” the letter read.
In its official response, the National Assembly clarified that no such letter had been issued.
The Assembly confirmed that the circulating document was entirely fabricated and had no official standing.
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