{"id":250783,"date":"2025-03-13T06:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/03\/13\/no-opposition-leaders-nominated-for-cabinet-national-assembly-clarifies\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:12:58","slug":"no-opposition-leaders-nominated-for-cabinet-national-assembly-clarifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/03\/13\/no-opposition-leaders-nominated-for-cabinet-national-assembly-clarifies\/","title":{"rendered":"No Opposition Leaders Nominated for Cabinet, National Assembly Clarifies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"388\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-320830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/parliament.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1012\" height=\"610\"  \/>The National Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that key political figures, particularly from the opposition, have been nominated for cabinet positions in President William Ruto\u2019s Kenya Kwanza administration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"578\">In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge labeled the reports as fake news, warning the public against falling for misinformation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"904\">A viral letter suggested that several high-profile individuals\u2014including Makau Mutua, Mukhisa Kituyi, Ambassador Koki Muli, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang\u2019i, Muhoho Kenyatta, and former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya\u2014had been selected for various cabinet positions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"989\">However, Njoroge made it clear that the letter did not originate from Parliament.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1281\"><em>\u201cWe wish to categorically state that the said letter is fraudulent, misleading, and does not originate from the National Assembly or any of its authorized offices. No such nominations have been made, and the document should be treated with the contempt it deserves,\u201d<\/em> the statement read.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1615\">The false reports gained traction on social media shortly after President Ruto\u2019s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) signed a working framework with Raila Odinga\u2019s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The agreement sparked speculation that some of Raila\u2019s close allies might be appointed to key government positions as part of the deal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1807\">As the political discussions continue to generate mixed reactions, Parliament has urged Kenyans to verify information about government appointments through official communication channels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1919\">The Clerk\u2019s Office also warned against spreading misleading content that could create unnecessary confusion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2143\"><em>\u201cThe public is advised to rely only on official communication from the National Assembly, which is disseminated through its official channels, including its website and verified social media pages,\u201d<\/em> the statement read.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2284\">Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, the Clerk\u2019s Office assured citizens that parliamentary processes remain open and accountable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2695\"><em>\u201cWe further urge citizens to be vigilant and refrain from spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary confusion. The Office of the Clerk remains committed to transparency and upholding the integrity of parliamentary processes. Any inquiries regarding official parliamentary matters should be directed to the Clerk\u2019s Office through the official communication channels,\u201d<\/em> the statement added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that key political figures, particularly from the opposition, have been nominated for cabinet positions in President William Ruto\u2019s Kenya Kwanza administration. 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