By KPC Reporter
The National Assembly has raised alarm over the circulation of forged parliamentary documents online, including a fake letter on Cabinet vetting and a counterfeit bill allegedly signed by the President.
In a statement, Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge said the documents are fraudulent and meant to mislead the public.
“The National Assembly has not received and is not processing any nominations for appointment of any persons to the Cabinet,” said the house clerk, Samuel Njoroge.
“The public is advised to disregard such documents and rely only on official communication.”
The fake letter, dated October 14, 2025, purportedly from the Clerk’s office, listed three individuals for vetting as Cabinet Secretaries.
It has since been stamped “FAKE” by parliamentary authorities.
Also flagged was a forged version of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which falsely introduced new search and seizure powers.
Though it carried the national coat of arms and mirrored official formatting, it was declared inauthentic.
“We urge Kenyans to verify any legislative updates through Parliament’s official channels,” Mr Njoroge added.
“Misinformation undermines public trust and the integrity of our democratic institutions.”
The National Assembly confirmed that eight genuine bills were submitted by the President on October 15 and are currently undergoing the standard legislative process, including tabling and committee review.
Meanwhile, the High Court has suspended enforcement of Sections 27(1)(b), 27(2), and 27(3) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which were recently assented to by the President.
The suspension by Justice Lawrence N. Mugambi follows a petition by evangelist and politician Reuben Kigame, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ).
The petitioners argue that the law threatens media freedom and digital rights.
The court will give further directions on November 5, amid rising concern about the impact of cybercrime laws on free expression in Kenya.