Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has opened up about his deteriorating relationship with President William Ruto, linking the fallout to his decision not to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Nyoro says the disagreement was followed by his removal from the powerful National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Highlights
- Nyoro says he was once among Ruto’s closest political allies.
- He declined to sign the motion seeking Gachagua’s impeachment.
- Nyoro says Ruto personally contacted him over the matter.
- He was later removed as chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee.
- The MP says the fallout developed gradually rather than after one confrontation.
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Nyoro Recalls His Political Alliance With Ruto
Ndindi Nyoro has offered his account of how his once-close relationship with President William Ruto changed after the 2022 General Election.
The Kiharu MP said he played a significant role in Ruto’s presidential campaign, travelling across the country to rally support for the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Nyoro recalled working closely with Ruto and other senior leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua, who was Deputy President at the time.
According to the MP, the political relationship began to change during the controversial push to remove Gachagua from office.
Why Nyoro Refused to Sign Gachagua Impeachment Motion
Nyoro says his position on Gachagua’s impeachment became a major turning point.
He claimed that while Ruto was in New York, the President contacted political leaders seeking support for the impeachment process and realised that Nyoro had not signed.
Nyoro said he told the President they would discuss the matter when he returned to Kenya.
When they eventually met, Nyoro said he explained that his decision was based on personal conviction and that he did not want to participate in the impeachment.
The former deputy president’s political journey has continued to attract attention ahead of the 2027 elections, with Gachagua recently saying he would remain involved in United Opposition campaigns even if he does not secure the presidential ticket.
Fallout Followed by Committee Changes
Nyoro said he remained committed to the administration despite the disagreement, but believes the political relationship was no longer the same.
His position within Parliament subsequently changed.
He lost his role as chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee before eventually being removed from the committee altogether.
Nyoro said there was no specific meeting in which Ruto directly told him that the changes were punishment for his position on Gachagua’s impeachment.
Instead, he described the deterioration as something that happened progressively.
A Political Relationship Under Strain
Nyoro’s revelations add another layer to the political tensions that have surrounded Ruto’s administration and its former allies.
The Kiharu MP is now the leader of the People’s Party of Kenya, while his public political positioning has increasingly attracted attention as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election.
His latest remarks also come at a time when several politicians are openly discussing shifting alliances and the future of Kenya’s opposition landscape.
The wider political conversation around Ruto, Gachagua and the 2027 race continues to intensify, with different leaders positioning themselves ahead of what is expected to be a closely watched election.
In Kenyan politics, today’s closest ally can become tomorrow’s biggest critic but what happens when loyalty meets conscience?
