Get This Right! President Paul Biya Has Not Appointed A Vice President

The Consulate of the Republic of Cameroon in Nairobi, Kenya has issued a stern formal protest following a wave of viral misinformation across Kenyan and international media outlets regarding the alleged appointment of Mr. Franck Emmanuel Biya as the Vice President of the Republic of Cameroon.

Kenyan Media Got It Wrong
In an official communiqué released on April 7, 2026, the Consul, Dr. Vivian Nain Kuma, expressed "great concern" over reports published by several prominent Kenyan media houses. The misinformation, which began circulating on April 6 and 7, 2026, claimed the Cameroonian Head of State, His Excellency President Paul Biya, had appointed his son to the dual roles of Vice President and Head of the Armed Forces.

Denial Of Appointment
The Consul’s statement moved quickly to clarify the legal and administrative reality in Yaounde. While confirming that the legislative framework for the position of Vice President has indeed been established, Dr. Kuma stated categorically that "so far nobody has been appointed."
The communiqué specifically named several major media outlets - including the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Tuko, NationFM Kenya, Kenya Times, Star Kenya, Signs TV, and Weru TV - accusing them of "falsehood and unfriendly reporting." The Consulate therefore demanded an immediate apology and a formal correcti...