Ndindi Nyoro: I don’t know why I was removed as Budget Committee Chair

MP says no one informed him about the reasons for his removal

by JAMES MBAKA

Realtime18 March 2025 - 21:00

In Summary

Nyoro, serving his second term, was ousted last week and replaced by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi.
Nyoro, who was considered a close ally of President William Ruto before his removal, revealed that he last spoke with the president on political matters last year.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro says he has no idea why he was removed as chairperson of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Nyoro, serving his second term, was ousted last week and replaced by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi.

Atandi is a member of ODM.

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

Speaking at a national press conference from his office, on Tuesday, Nyoro said that although his appointment was based on broad consultations, no one had informed him about the reasons for his removal.

“The position I held was a result of consultations. Before such a decision is made, extensive discussions must take place. However, I have not had any conversation, either directly or by phone, with any leader in our coalition regarding my removal,” Nyoro stated.

Nyoro, who was considered a close ally of President William Ruto before his removal, revealed that he last spoke with the president on political matters last year.

“The last political discussion I had with the president—whether in person or through a chat—was before October of last year. I do not wish to discuss personalities any further,” he said.

While remaining vague about his next political move, Nyoro expressed gratitude to Kenyans for the opportunity to serve as Budget Committee chair. However, he emphasized that he harbours no resentment toward anyone, as he believes anger and hatred are burdensome for a leader.

“I don’t respond to evil with evil. I don’t want to assume I know better when I don’t. I also believe that anger and hatred are too heavy a burden for any leader to carry,” he said.

“You only carry negative emotions to the advantage of your detractors.”

Nyoro said he would not go into details to discuss the performance of the government at the moment, saying work will speak for itself, if any.

"You don't need to refer to what President Mwai Kibaki in 2007, but if you go to Thika Road, you will see what he did,'' he said.