Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has opened up about his interactions with President William Ruto, his stance on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and his view of Kenya’s current political environment.
In an interview broadcast on Friday, December 26, Nyoro shared his perspective on past political controversies, the absence of opposition, and the road to the 2027 General Election.
Nyoro revealed that his last discussion with President Ruto occurred during the final phase of his tenure as chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. “The last time we spoke was during the last moments I served as chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee,” he said.
On his relationship with Gachagua, Nyoro emphasized personal respect over political rivalry. “In politics, I decided that I will not have any enemies. Rigathi Gachagua is my friend,” he stated, underlining his commitment to avoid enmity in political dealings.
The MP also clarified his position on Gachagua’s impeachment, explaining that he had opposed it from the beginning and had communicated his refusal to participate. “I did not agree with the debate to impeach Rigathi Gachagua. I told those propagating it that I would not be participating,” Nyoro said.
Beyond individual political disputes, Nyoro expressed concern over Kenya’s lack of a functional opposition.
“In Kenya, now there is no opposition. When you have a government that can ride on the ignorance of the people not having information, they become a monster,” he warned, pointing to the dangers of unchecked government power.
Nyoro also predicted a dramatic reshaping of Kenya’s political scene ahead of 2027. “The parties you know currently and the formations as they are now, none will be on the ballot in 2027,” he declared, signaling an expected overhaul of political parties and alliances.
Earlier in the year, Nyoro had criticized the government over its handling of the Saba Saba protests, which left more than 50 people dead and several businesses destroyed.
He directly blamed the government for the unrest. “I stand here to send my condolences to the family of over 50 Kenyans who have lost their lives in the hands of the government for the last one month alone.
Whatever happened on Monday, July 7, the government must bear all the responsibility for all the businesses burned and all the lives lost,” he said.
The MP also questioned the preparedness and effectiveness of the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
“And I have some questions for the people and government; was there intelligence that there was mayhem to be vetted upon the people of Kenya? If there was no intelligence, I want to remind them, taxpayers in Kenya are giving the government Sh50 billion for intelligence gathering alone. Therefore, if the government did not have information that such things would happen, then they have no business calling themselves government,” he added.
Reflecting on the impeachment process, Nyoro said his abstention was guided by personal considerations rather than political calculations. “I actually gave a rejoinder that any consequences that would come up from that, I would not blame it on anyone. Because for me, it was more for deeply personal reasons,” he explained.
He also refuted claims that he silently supported Gachagua’s impeachment to position himself as deputy president.
“The reason why I never find it plausible to keep on replying to anything political is because time answers most of the questions. The question was answered by time in terms of what was thought was not,” Nyoro said, pointing to Professor Kithure Kindiki’s eventual appointment as Gachagua’s replacement.
Gachagua’s impeachment, which took place in October 2024, was led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, who accused the former deputy president of constitutional violations, inflammatory comments, neglect of duty, and acquisition of assets worth over Sh 5.7 billion under suspicious circumstances. The motion received the backing of 291 MPs in the National Assembly and passed in the Senate before Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki was appointed as his successor.
