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Ndindi Nyoro charts new political path after UDA exit

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally broken ranks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), announcing the formation of the People’s Party of Kenya and declaring that he will work with opposition leaders to chart what he described as a new political and economic direction for the country.

Speaking at the ceremony held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Monday night, Mr Nyoro said he had spent months consulting political leaders across the divide before arriving at the decision, which he said was guided by the interests and aspirations of Kenyans.

The announcement effectively ends months of speculation about the legislator’s political direction, placing him in the opposition camp as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.

Mr Nyoro stopped short of making an outright declaration that he would contest the presidency, but repeatedly spoke of what his team would deliver “after the August 2027 election” and invited Kenyans to consider the leaders of the People’s Party as those capable of taking the country forward.

He also unveiled an expansive policy blueprint covering education, healthcare, jobs, agriculture, infrastructure, debt management, governance, tourism, manufacturing, energy and the digital economy.

“My heart has been burdened for many months. I have been praying that whatever political decision I make, Kenyans will be at the centre of it,” Mr Nyoro said.

He added that his experience in government had taught him a critical lesson.

“It is actually easier to campaign than to govern. After we won the last election, I realised the real battle was not the campaign but delivering on our promises. Unfortunately, we engaged in a lot of trial and error, especially in the early years.”

Mr Nyoro’s announcement marks a significant political departure for a politician who emerged as one of the most influential young voices within the Kenya Kwanza administration.

He was among the prominent UDA figures associated with President Ruto’s political machinery.

But on Monday night, he declared that the relationship had effectively ended.

“It is obvious we left the government long ago. For the record, we disengaged with UDA and the wheelbarrow government long ago,” he said.

“From today, Peoples’ Party of Kenya. We have today joined the opposition.”

Mr Nyoro said the party would immediately work with other opposition formations and leaders, stressing that his decision was not motivated by personal political ambitions.

Opposition leaders

“All members have agreed that the People’s Party joins the opposition immediately,” he said.

He said he had consulted several opposition figures including Democracy for the Citizen’s Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i and Wiper Patriotic Front Chief Kalonzo Musyoka among other opposition leaders.

“I have taken time to consult almost all the opposition leaders,” he said. “I have sat down with Peter Munya, Martha Karua and James Orengo. You know Sifuna is my brother. I have sat down with Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. I want to confirm to you, I have had almost a year-long consultation with most of them, including Dr Fred Matiang’i.”

Mr Nyoro devoted much of his address to outlining his vision for Kenya, saying political leaders must provide concrete solutions to the hardships facing ordinary citizens.

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