Ndindi Nyoro Clears Air on 2027 Presidential Ambitions Amid Speculation

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has spoken candidly about his political future and the shifting political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election in the country.

In an interview with NTV on December 27, Nyoro addressed growing speculation about a possible presidential bid, saying the national conversation has become overly fixated on personalities rather than ideas.

He said that, while he does not claim to be a moralist, he has deliberately chosen to shape his politics around respect for people and issues that matter to Kenyans.

“I find it unfair to keep talking about what I may become. I would rather talk about what Kenya will become,” he said.

Regarding his role in Kenya’s last General Election, Kiharu MP admitted that political competition among younger leaders sometimes turned into unnecessary hostility, saying that they were younger and engaged in silly politics. 

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Ndindi Nyoro’s Political Relationship with Ruto and Gachagua

Nyoro also addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with President William Ruto.

He revealed that the last time he spoke to President Ruto was during the final days of his tenure as the Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee.

On his relationship with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nyoro revealed that he had recently spoken with him and that he had decided not to have enemies in politics. During the impeachment of Gachagua, Nyoro was not present in parliament

“And, any person may be my enemy, I will not be anyone’s enemy, because I realized that enemity, hatred, and those corrosive emotions, they burden you down. Now, Rigathi Gachagua is my friend to date. We spoke recently, I have no enemy in this politics,” added Nyoro.

His remarks come at a time when Mt Kenya politics is undergoing significant changes, with leaders seeking new alliances ahead of the 2027 polls.

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Removal From Budget Committee

Nyoro also addressed his removal as chair of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee in July 2025, after a reshuffle of National Assembly leadership.

Despite the removal, Nyoro said he has no bitterness with anyone.

“I am at peace, and I enjoy the work I am doing in serving the people of Kenya in Parliament,” he stated. He added that parliamentary leadership roles are temporary, and what matters most is continued service to citizens.

Nyoro also admitted that currently, Kenya has no functional opposition, warning of the dangers this poses to democracy.

The lawmaker has been a critic of President Ruto ‘s-led government, especially in economic development. Recently, he criticized Ruto for selling a 15% stake in Safaricom. 

Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Nyoro argued that the government had undervalued the telecom giant, insisting that Safaricom should be valued at KSh 2.5 trillion.

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