Parliament warns Kenyans against fake Bills, false Cabinet vetting letter circulating online
In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the Assembly clarified that the counterfeit Bills are being presented as those recently passed by Parliament.
The National Assembly has raised concern over the circulation of fake Bills and a falsified letter on social media, purporting to announce the vetting of individuals for Cabinet positions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the Assembly clarified that the counterfeit Bills are being presented as those recently passed by Parliament.
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At the same time, the fake letter—dated October 14, 2025—falsely claims that certain individuals are being vetted for approval by Parliament for Cabinet appointments.
"The National Assembly takes great exception to the circulation of the information contained in the false documents, which include a FAKE and misleading cover page and long title of a Bill seemingly generated using artificial intelligence," the statement read.
Parliament explained that all authentic Bills published by the Government Printer and introduced in Parliament are freely accessible online through both the Parliamentary website and the website of the National Council for Law Reporting.
Physical copies
"Physical copies of the Bills are also available at the National Assembly Table Office, Main Parliament Buildings, and at the Government Press," the Assembly added.
The statement further clarified that, in line with constitutional and statutory timelines, eight Bills were presented to the President and assented to on October 15.
"Article 116 of the Constitution requires the Bills assented to by the President to be published by the Government Printer after assent. A published Act of Parliament comes into force on the fourteenth day after its publication in the Kenya Gazette, unless the Act stipulates a different date or time at which it will come into force. Comments on the Eight (8) Acts of Parliament before their commencement is therefore premature," the Assembly stated.
At the same time, it dismissed claims contained in the fake letter, confirming that it has not received nor is it processing any nominations for Cabinet appointments.
"We urge the public to rely only on official communication and information on the introduction and passage of legislation by the National Assembly. The public may contact the Office of the Clerk to verify any information and clarify any concerns in this regard, "the statement said.
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