Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has officially broken ranks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and moved into the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. The lawmaker announced on Monday that he and his supporters had joined the People’s Party of Kenya, following months of consultations with several prominent opposition figures.
Highlights
- Ndindi Nyoro has left UDA and joined the People’s Party of Kenya.
- He says the decision followed almost a year of political consultations.
- Nyoro held discussions with several opposition leaders before making the move.
- He plans to tour different parts of the country ahead of the 2027 polls.
- He has suggested that opposition parties could work together in 2027.
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Nyoro Makes Opposition Move
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally announced his departure from UDA, marking a major shift in his political journey ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Monday, Nyoro said he and his supporters had joined the People’s Party of Kenya and would now operate from the opposition side.
The move comes after Nyoro spent close to a year reflecting on his political future and consulting leaders from different parts of the opposition.
Months of Consultations
Nyoro said his decision was not made suddenly. He revealed that he had engaged several senior political figures as he considered which political path would best serve the interests of Kenyans.
Among those he consulted were former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Fred Matiang’i, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
According to Nyoro, his time in government gave him an opportunity to examine the country’s performance across various sectors and consider what he believes needs to change.
‘Campaigning Is Easier Than Governing’
The Kiharu legislator also reflected on the lessons he had gained from both election campaigns and his time in government.
He said holding a government position had given him a different perspective on the responsibilities that come with leadership.
Nyoro argued that winning an election and running a government require very different skills, saying his experience had helped him better understand the challenges facing the country.
He said his priority was to see Kenya emerge stronger after the 2027 election and suggested that the country should aim for progress beyond what was achieved under the previous administration.
Plans Countrywide Political Tours
Following his move to the opposition, Nyoro said he intends to embark on political tours across the country.
He named Uasin Gishu, Kericho and Nandi among the areas he plans to visit as he engages voters and discusses the country’s political direction.
The MP said the tours would provide an opportunity to speak directly with Kenyans about the government they voted into office in 2022 and assess whether it has delivered on their expectations.
Calls for Opposition Cooperation
Nyoro also appeared to leave the door open for cooperation among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 polls.
While introducing the People’s Party of Kenya to voters, he urged Kenyans to consider it alongside other opposition formations and assess which leaders could work together to form the next government.
His remarks point towards the possibility of wider political alliances as opposition parties prepare for what is expected to be a highly competitive election.
Sharp Criticism of UDA
Nyoro did not spare his former party during his announcement.
He referred to UDA by its popular “wheelbarrow” nickname and suggested that he had already distanced himself from the ruling party.
He said his departure was part of a broader political break from the party and indicated that he expected more people associated with UDA to eventually move away from it.
From UDA Supporter to Opposition Figure
Nyoro was elected Kiharu MP on a UDA ticket in the 2022 General Election and became one of the prominent young voices associated with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
His latest decision therefore represents a significant change in political positioning as the country moves closer to the 2027 polls.
Several opposition figures attended Monday’s event, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako and Senator Okong’o Omogeni.
With Nyoro now beginning his opposition journey, attention will turn to the political alliances he builds and whether his new party can become part of a broader coalition ahead of 2027.
With the 2027 political race already taking shape, Ndindi Nyoro’s move could be an early sign of the realignment that may define Kenya’s next election.
