MP Ndindi Nyoro declines to reveal the next political move, requests more time

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro on Tuesday refrained from declaring his next political course following his removal as chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Speaking at a press conference at his KICC office, Nyoro expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead one of the National Assembly’s most influential committees.

His ouster last week, widely interpreted as a severing of ties with President William Ruto, had fueled speculation that he would announce his next political move.

However, Nyoro said he needed more time to assess the situation before making any declarations.

“I would not want to discuss any leader further. I stopped serving in my position barely a week ago, and I still need to understand many things before I speak,” Nyoro stated.

The second-term MP acknowledged the growing anticipation among Kenyans regarding his political future but said he would wait for the right moment.

“I know people have expectations about what I should say, when, and how. I receive messages every day advising me on what to do and how to do it,” he said.

Nyoro stated that he has only read about his removal in newspapers, as no one from the Kenya Kwanza leadership has reached out to discuss the changes with him.

“I am grateful to the Kenyan people for allowing me to serve in that capacity, especially at a time when our country needed us to fulfil our mandate,” he said.

Addressing criticism from MPs who claimed he was channelling disproportionate resources to his constituency while chairing the Budget Committee, Nyoro said he would not engage in political mudslinging.

“I do not respond to evil with evil, nor do I answer insults with insults,” he said.

“In politics, you draw your line and decide what kind of politics you want to engage in.”

Nyoro also reiterated that he does not know why he was removed from the committee.

His position was taken over by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, a member of the opposition ODM party.

The reshuffle also saw allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua removed from key parliamentary leadership positions.