Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has announced that he has formally left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the People’s Party of Kenya, which he says is now part of the opposition.
Speaking about his political shift, Nyoro said he and his supporters had already distanced themselves from the ruling party before making their latest move official.
“For the avoidance of doubt, you all know we left government a long time ago and disassociated ourselves with UDA,” Nyoro said.
The lawmaker said he had accepted an invitation to join the People’s Party of Kenya, adding that he was grateful for the opportunity to work with the party and its supporters.
“My people and I have joined the People’s Party of Kenya. I am glad that they have given me an opportunity, and I have accepted. Together as the People’s Party of Kenya, we have joined the Opposition,” he said.
Nyoro has previously been a key figure in President William Ruto’s political camp and served as chairperson of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee.
He said his decision followed extensive consultations with several opposition leaders, including former Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Nyoro also revealed that he had held lengthy discussions with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, with the consultations lasting nearly a year.
According to Nyoro, the People’s Party of Kenya will provide space for politicians from across the opposition who intend to contest in the 2027 General Election. He said aspirants would be invited to participate in the party’s tours and activities.
Reflecting on his time in government, Nyoro said his experience had changed his understanding of leadership. He noted that winning elections was only the beginning, with the bigger challenge being delivering on promises made to Kenyans.
“I've come to appreciate that it's actually easier to campaign than to govern. I have realized even after we won that the real battle was not in the campaigns. The real battle was in the deliverables that Kenyans expected,” he said.
Nyoro said he became disappointed with the performance of the administration at some point, particularly during what he described as a period of “trial and error” in its early years.
He said those experiences have influenced the political decisions he is now making.
Looking ahead, Nyoro said his focus would be on governance and issues affecting ordinary Kenyans rather than politics centred solely on elections.
He challenged opposition leaders to clearly explain what they would deliver to Kenyans if given an opportunity to form the next government.
“As we head forward, what I'll be communicating later, we must be crystal clear on the kind of things that we want to deliver to our republic, and especially the children of God who are the people of Kenya,” Nyoro said.
The Kiharu MP said he would later outline the key issues he believes should form the basis of the opposition’s 2027 campaign and how they could be turned into practical solutions for Kenyans.
Speaking about his political shift, Nyoro said he and his supporters had already distanced themselves from the ruling party before making their latest move official.
“For the avoidance of doubt, you all know we left government a long time ago and disassociated ourselves with UDA,” Nyoro said.
The lawmaker said he had accepted an invitation to join the People’s Party of Kenya, adding that he was grateful for the opportunity to work with the party and its supporters.
“My people and I have joined the People’s Party of Kenya. I am glad that they have given me an opportunity, and I have accepted. Together as the People’s Party of Kenya, we have joined the Opposition,” he said.
Nyoro has previously been a key figure in President William Ruto’s political camp and served as chairperson of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee.
He said his decision followed extensive consultations with several opposition leaders, including former Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Nyoro also revealed that he had held lengthy discussions with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, with the consultations lasting nearly a year.
According to Nyoro, the People’s Party of Kenya will provide space for politicians from across the opposition who intend to contest in the 2027 General Election. He said aspirants would be invited to participate in the party’s tours and activities.
Reflecting on his time in government, Nyoro said his experience had changed his understanding of leadership. He noted that winning elections was only the beginning, with the bigger challenge being delivering on promises made to Kenyans.
“I've come to appreciate that it's actually easier to campaign than to govern. I have realized even after we won that the real battle was not in the campaigns. The real battle was in the deliverables that Kenyans expected,” he said.
Nyoro said he became disappointed with the performance of the administration at some point, particularly during what he described as a period of “trial and error” in its early years.
He said those experiences have influenced the political decisions he is now making.
Looking ahead, Nyoro said his focus would be on governance and issues affecting ordinary Kenyans rather than politics centred solely on elections.
He challenged opposition leaders to clearly explain what they would deliver to Kenyans if given an opportunity to form the next government.
“As we head forward, what I'll be communicating later, we must be crystal clear on the kind of things that we want to deliver to our republic, and especially the children of God who are the people of Kenya,” Nyoro said.
The Kiharu MP said he would later outline the key issues he believes should form the basis of the opposition’s 2027 campaign and how they could be turned into practical solutions for Kenyans.
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