The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge, has cautioned that the spread of fake legislative documents poses a serious risk to national stability and public trust in Parliament.

Speaking on Friday during the KEPSA–National Assembly Roundtable in Mombasa, Mr. Njoroge said fake Bills circulating online have caused unnecessary alarm and confusion among citizens.

He revealed that shortly after President William Ruto assented to several laws, counterfeit versions with fabricated clauses were widely shared on social media.

“It was painful to see misinformation spread so fast, and we had no space to clarify the truth,” Mr. Njoroge said.

He added; “Many people still believe those fake versions.”

He cited several cases, including a Bill sponsored by MP Simon King’ara on the protection of public land, which was falsely altered to claim that it introduced taxes on freehold land.

Another Bill by Suna West MP Peter Masara, intended to provide psychosocial support to police officers, was distorted to suggest pay cuts for officers.

Mr. Njoroge also pointed to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which he said was “heavily distorted in the public domain.”

“There are six entities in court on matters that were never part of the Bill,” he noted.

The High Court has since suspended certain provisions of the cybercrime law, particularly those on cyber harassment, following petitions citing concerns over ambiguity and free speech violations.

Mr. Njoroge urged Kenyans to remain vigilant against misinformation, warning that unchecked falsehoods could destabilize the nation.

“This country belongs to all of us. If it collapses because of fake news, we will all be affected,” he cautioned.

Despite these challenges, the Clerk reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to its partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), describing it as a “marriage” aimed at strengthening collaboration in policy formulation and governance.

“We are moving from an era of surprises to one of engagement,” he said. “This partnership marks a shift toward inclusive governance, where private sector expertise informs the legislative process.”

The roundtable brought together members of key parliamentary committees including Finance, Communication, Health, and Trade alongside private sector representatives to explore ways of turning policy ideas into tangible national outcomes.

Mr. Njoroge added that the partnership is already producing positive results. KEPSA, through its Public Finance Sector Board, has been engaging Parliament, especially the Committee on Finance and National Planning, to shape the forthcoming Finance Bill 2025.

The joint initiative seeks to balance the government’s revenue goals with the need to maintain a supportive environment for business and investment, fostering a more “pro-Kenyan and business-friendly” economic framework.

“This year’s theme reminds us that real progress is achieved when ideas are transformed into measurable results,” Mr. Njoroge concluded.