Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has dismissed online claims that he was arrested, terming them as inaccurate.
In a statement on March 13, Ndindi Nyoro clarified that the video circulating online is old, and dates back to 2019.
“We have no idea of the motive of the inaccurate circulating information; the video is from 2019. I’m fine and well. Thank you, everyone, for your concern. We are African, and Africa is our Business,” Nyoro said.
Nyoro assured the public that he is safe and continuing with his normal activities.
The legislator added that he was preparing to launch three laboratories at Karemaini Secondary School on March 13.
The clarification comes after online reports alleged that Nyoro had been arrested, sparking concern among Kenyans.
Truth Behind Ndindi Nyoro’s Arrest
The video circulating online, seen by The Kenya Times, dates back to 2019 when the MP was arrested at night in Murang’a after a fracas broke out at a church.
He was accompanied by his lawyer and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kangata.
During that time, the then County Criminal Investigations officer, Julius Rutere, had urged Nyoro to surrender to the nearest police station.
Ndindi reportedly said that the then-nominated MP Maina Kamanda was undermining him and had repeatedly warned that he would face political ruin if he did not leave the Tanga Tanga faction.
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Additionally, during the church service, Nyoro refused to hand the microphone to Kamanda, the guest, insisting that, as the area MP, he should have been the one to invite guests.
But Kamanda insisted that the MPs in attendance were his guests.
An exchange ensued between members of the Kieleweke and Tanga Tanga groups.
The police later tried to arrest the MP outside the church, but he was shielded by supporters.
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Kiharu MP on Opposing Sides of the Govt
Nyoro has been vocal in opposing several key bills proposed by the Kenya Kwanza government.
On March 10, he opposed the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund, which President William Ruto later assented to, arguing that it could encourage more borrowing rather than supporting genuine development projects.
He also criticized government-affiliated leaders, warning that the country risks accumulating unsustainable debt. Nyoro lamented that social sectors such as education are already underfunded, a situation he says has crippled the education system.
The MP has further expressed concern over rising fuel prices, cautioning the government against hikes that would burden Kenyans beyond global market trends.
In 2025, Nyoro was removed as chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, a move many saw as politically motivated.
