Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has announced his exit from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and joined the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK).
Speaking on Monday, August 17, the lawmaker stated, "For the avoidance of doubt, I know you all know that we left the government a long time ago and dissociated ourselves from the wheelbarrow party, UDA. From what I can see, even those with the wheelbarrows themselves will eventually leave and abandon it," he said.
Nyoro said his move to the People’s Party of Kenya would also see him and his supporters take an opposition role.
"As Ndindi Nyoro, together with my supporters, from today, I have joined a party called the People’s Party of Kenya. As members of the People’s Party of Kenya, we have today joined the opposition," he added.
Nyoro urged Kenyans to consider the People’s Party as part of the political alternatives ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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He said the party has leaders capable of working with others to bring about change in the country.
"When you look at the leaders who will take Kenya forward from next year, I also humbly ask the people of Kenya to consider the People’s Party. They, too, have leaders who can work together with others so that we can liberate Kenya in August next year," he further said.
Nyoro also revealed that he had held consultations with several opposition leaders as he considered his political move
"I have taken time to consult almost all the opposition leaders. 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 almost for a whole year, Dr Fred Matiang’i," he noted.
This development comes days after Gatundu South Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe confirmed his exit from UDA Party.
Speaking on Wednesday, August 12, he said his decision to exit UDA was informed by the concerns and wishes of Gatundu South residents.
Kagombe claimed that his constituents expressed dissatisfaction with the current government.
"I am a representative of the people of Gatundu South, and they have said, ‘Listen, we don't want that person, we don't want this government.’ I asked myself, why would I lose a seat or fail to represent what the people are saying?" he posed.
Kagombe also explained that his decision to exit UDA was not motivated by personal differences with President William Ruto.
"It is not personal with President Ruto; it is what the people have said, and the people have a reason why they have said what they have said," he stated.
Further, Kagombe called out the Ruto government for failing to fix poor roads in Gatundu South.
"I am a director at KTDA, having been elected by the farmers. We have had problems in the past; you have to transport tea from farms to the factory. As a director, I have appropriated a lot of farmers' money to fix the roads where the government has failed to fix," he further said.
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