In a candid interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Kiharu Member of Parliament and People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro broke his silence on his fallout with President William Ruto.
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Once considered one of President Ruto’s most trusted allies and defenders during the 2022 General Election campaign, Nyoro detailed how his refusal to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua marked the beginning of his ejection from the inner circle of power.
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1. The Phone Call From New York: Refusing the Impeachment Motion
Tracing the origins of their political rift, Nyoro recounted a moment in late 2024 when members of the National Assembly were mobilizing signatures to initiate impeachment proceedings against Rigathi Gachagua.
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At the time, President William Ruto was attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE FALLOUT
[ UNGA Phone Call ] ────► Refused to Sign Impeachment Petition
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[ Excluded from “Kitchen Cabinet” ]
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[ Removed as Budget Committee Chair ]
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[ Full Ejection from Committee ]
According to Nyoro, the President called him directly from New York after noticing that his signature was missing from the petition list.
“The President was in New York, calling people to sign, and he realized I had not signed. He called me, and I told him, ‘Ukirudi nitakueleza’ (When you return, I will explain to you). When he came back, I told him that out of conscience—not political considerations—I would not get involved in the impeachment.”
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True to his word, Nyoro abstained from signing the motion, avoided taking part in the voting process in the National Assembly, and skipped the subsequent swearing-in ceremony of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
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2. A Gradual Ouster: Loss of the Budget Committee Chairmanship
Nyoro clarified that his transition out of the ruling administration was not a single explosive confrontation, but rather a calculated, multi-stage removal.
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Stage of Removal Operational Impact
Stage 1: Exclusion Dropped from informal “kitchen cabinet” strategy meetings.
Stage 2: Leadership Removal Stripped of his role as Chair of the National Assembly Budget & Appropriations Committee.
Stage 3: Full Ejection Removed from committee membership entirely.
Nyoro alleged that colleagues within the parliamentary group reported that President Ruto had grown frustrated with his refusal to plead for his position:
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“Some colleagues were fighting, telling him, ‘You just removed Gachagua; you are now removing Ndindi.’ They used to report to me that he would tell them, ‘Huyo kijana ni kiburi kwa sababu haendi kubembeleza’ (That young man is arrogant because he refuses to come and beg).”
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3. “I Am No Government Mole”: Addressing Opposition Suspicions
Addressing allegations that his move to lead the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) is a state-sponsored plot to fracture the opposition or divide the Mt. Kenya vote, Nyoro firmly rejected claims of acting as an insider for Kenya Kwanza.
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| Allegation Against Nyoro | Nyoro’s Public Response & Clarification |
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| **”Secretly Allied with Ruto”** | Affirmed complete political separation; building PPK as an independent platform.|
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| **”Splitting Mt. Kenya Vote”** | Urged broad opposition unity to present a single presidential candidate in 2027.|
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| **”Silent Opposition”** | Cited his public critiques of state patronage and corporate asset acquisitions. |
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Nyoro pointed to his recent public positions challenging key administration policies—including government involvement in strategic national assets, corporate buyouts, and economic patronage—as proof of his independence.
“It is crystal clear that we parted ways with this government a long time ago. I have been in the opposition. What I had not done was join high-octane politics.”
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4. Eyes on 2027: Building the People’s Party of Kenya
While stopping short of formally declaring a 2027 presidential candidacy during the broadcast, Nyoro signaled that his team is preparing for a major role in shaping the country’s economic and political future.
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He urged rival opposition factions to focus on constructing a united front, agreeing on a single presidential ticket to offer a viable alternative to the current administration in the next general election.
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