- Parliament refutes a viral letter purportedly from the National Assembly Clerk to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regarding Cabinet vetting.
- The letter falsely named Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, ex-CS Fred Matiang’i, and Muhoho Kenyatta as nominees.
- Additional names in the fake letter included Prof. Makau Mutua, Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Amb. Dr. Koki Muli, and ex-Meru Governor Peter Munya.
- The National Assembly dismissed the letter as fake, stating it had no such communication with the EACC.
- A major political shift looms after UDA and ODM signed a pact, sparking speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle.
The National Assembly has dismissed a widely circulated letter alleging that six individuals had been shortlisted for Cabinet positions and were awaiting vetting by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The fake letter claimed that the vetting process was to review corruption allegations, past investigations, and integrity concerns against the supposed nominees.
“In line with the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012, and Chapter Six of the Constitution, Parliament seeks an integrity report on the following six individuals nominated for Cabinet positions,” read part of the letter.
It further directed that the EACC submit the vetting report to the Committee on Appointments by March 18, 2025, to facilitate further proceedings.
However, Parliament quickly flagged the document as fake, dismissing the claims and clarifying that no such vetting request had been made.
UDA-ODM Pact Sparks Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation
The dismissal of the fake letter comes at a time of intense political realignment, following a historic pact between President William Ruto’s UDA and Raila Odinga’s ODM.
Signed on March 7 at KICC, the agreement has fueled speculation that a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent, potentially creating room for ODM-backed politicians or technocrats aligned with the party.
“The deal focuses on governance reforms, devolution, corruption fight, national debt review, and youth empowerment,” political insiders noted.
Analysts believe this political realignment could reshape governance, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections. Ministries seen as strategic in implementing key reforms may be affected in the anticipated reshuffle.
