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May 2026
3 MayThe Standard
… He noted his differences with the party were rooted in political strategy and policy priorities, not personal animosity toward President William Ruto, with whom he said he had worked closely since 2013, when he first served as Member of Parliament for Kiharu. …
Irungu Kang'ata ditches UDA
April 2026
27 AprThe Standard
… When Kenya’s renowned archivist Dr Maina David Kagombe died on April 13, for instance, people assembled at Gitweku in Kiharu, Murang’a, to remember a local boy who became ‘somebody’ because he had knowledge of the past and on preserving African heritage. …
Archivist's death symbolises the tragedy of fading mobile archives

Politics

Nyoro launches opposition unity push after UDA exit

The News

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who left the UDA on August 16, began a political tour of his constituency on Wednesday, calling for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election and criticizing President Ruto's administration for poor governance and poverty. He urged opposition leaders including Gachagua, Babu Owino, Matiang'i, Kalonzo, and Sifuna to unite behind a single candidate by August 2027.

7 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

Nyoro launches opposition unity push after UDA exit
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who left the UDA on August 16, began a political tour of his constituency on Wednesday, calling for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election and criticizing President Ruto's administration for poor governance and poverty. He urged opposition leaders including Gachagua, Babu Owino, Matiang'i, Kalonzo, and Sifuna to unite behind a single candidate by August 2027.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary dismisses Nyoro's new party, backs Ruto for 2027
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku downplayed the political influence of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly launched People's Party of Kenya, saying it has limited capacity to shape the Mt Kenya region's political direction. Ruku expressed confidence that the political dynamics favoring President William Ruto in 2022 would continue to work in his favour in 2027.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro launches opposition campaign after UDA exit
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left President Ruto's UDA party and joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, beginning his first political tour in his home county of Murang'a with a rally in Makuyu. Nyoro said his move followed extensive consultations with opposition leaders including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
DCP deputy dismisses Nyoro's new party as wheelbarrow
Democratic Congress Party deputy John Methu dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly formed political vehicle as a "wheelbarrow," saying it would not sway voter loyalties in Mt Kenya. Nyoro recently joined the People's Party of Kenya and has consulted with opposition figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i ahead of the 2027 election.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Suba South MP Mbadi criticises successor over poor roads
John Mbadi, who represented Suba South for 15 years, has blamed his successor for poor road conditions in the constituency. A Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County exposed the state of roads in the region, sparking public criticism about resource allocation for infrastructure.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ndindi Nyoro tours Rift Valley to explain UDA departure
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is taking his newly adopted People's Party of Kenya to the Rift Valley to explain his fallout with President William Ruto to political leaders and voters, marking his first major campaign outside Mount Kenya after formally leaving the UDA for the opposition.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mbadi blamed for poor roads during Homa Bay opposition tour
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for poor road conditions exposed during a Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, though Kenyans on social media questioned what Mbadi himself accomplished during his 17 years representing the constituency before becoming Cabinet Secretary.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 17 August

MP Nyoro joins opposition after year-long consultations
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro says he held nearly year-long consultations with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua and other opposition figures before joining the People's Party of Kenya, marking a shift from his earlier alignment with President William Ruto.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People's Party of Kenya
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, marking a break from his earlier alliance with President William Ruto. Nyoro announced plans for nationwide tours and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro leaves UDA, joins opposition party
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro announced the move on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi after nearly a year of consultations with opposition leaders.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

Farmers urge government inclusion in agricultural policy-making
Stakeholders at a national agroecology symposium in Nairobi urged the government to support farmer, fisher, and pastoralist participation in policy decisions, citing a shift to traditional farming methods due to climate change. Kenya would require Sh46.6 billion to facilitate an effective transition to agroecology, according to Agriculture Secretary Peter Owoko.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

DCP landslide win in Ol Kalou by-election over UDA
The Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes against the United Democratic Alliance's 5,450, an outcome the source says revived memories of a Moi-era by-election defeat and raised questions about state resources and voter influence in Mt Kenya.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP wins Ol Kalou by-election, revives memories of 1995 Kipipiri
Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election by a landslide, with its candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Waweru receiving 35,440 votes compared to the UDA candidate's 5,450 votes, raising questions about state resources and incumbency in Mt Kenya.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

Patronage culture blamed for Ol Kalou voter bribery
Governance experts attribute vote buying in Nyandarua County's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to Kenya's patronage culture rather than weak electoral laws, with cash, gas cylinders, and water distributed to voters ahead of polling day. Advocate Michael Khisa said the IEBC should intervene, arguing fair elections require voters to choose based on candidates' ideas rather than material handouts.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 4 July

Gachagua alleges Ruto offered land to weaken Mt Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that President William Ruto once offered him 300 acres and two senior Kenya Kwanza leaders 100 acres each at Kilgoris, alleging the move was part of a plan to weaken the Mt Kenya region's economic influence.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 3 July

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro regrets supporting President Ruto
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has said he regrets supporting President William Ruto in the 2022 General Election and has publicly ditched Ruto's United Democratic Alliance Party.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

LSK warns government of court action over Finance Act implementation
The Law Society of Kenya has placed the government on notice over implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning it will challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional principles or unfairly burden Kenyans. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would monitor the rollout of new tax measures, particularly provisions affecting digital services, withholding taxes, and compliance obligations.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 1 July

Nyoro accuses government of cutting school capitation funds
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of quietly abandoning Kenya's free education programme by failing to release the full capitation funds promised to public schools, claiming schools have received only Sh11,000 per learner through the end of the second term instead of the promised Sh22,000 annually.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Babu Owino, Kalasinga lead MPs in Infotrak approval ratings
An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 28 June

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to announce political party move
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro will soon announce which political outfit he will join, according to The Standard.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

Kiharu MP Nyoro seeks three-to-four weeks to unveil political direction
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro asked Kenyans to give him three to four weeks to publicly outline his political direction and vision for the country's future. He also dismissed claims that he is a political double agent, saying his actions and public positions speak for themselves.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 21 June

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticized for missing major Assembly votes
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has faced intense criticism for missing three major votes in the National Assembly: the Finance Bill 2025, the Finance Bill 2026, and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro absent during Finance Bill Third Reading vote
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Nyoro admits absence from Finance Bill vote
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro acknowledged his regrettable absence from Parliament during the 2026 Finance Bill debate and vote, saying he had travelled abroad for previously scheduled engagements. He noted public feedback reflected the responsibility of leaders and cited his past interventions on policy issues including secondary school fees and Safaricom share sales.
20 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 31 May

Murang'a County upgrades 170 public health facilities to Starlink
Murang'a County has upgraded all 170 public health facilities from cable to satellite (Starlink) internet, which Governor Irungu Kang'ata said will enhance efficiency and be faster and more cost-effective than the previous system.
31 May 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 20 May

Cherargei accuses Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices, claiming Nyoro contributed to the current tax regime on petroleum products while serving as Chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Cherargei says Nyoro has no moral authority to propose measures to lower fuel prices after being part of the decision to raise VAT on petroleum products from 8% to 16% in 2023/2024.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

MP Nyoro seeks Parliament recall to debate fuel price reduction
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called for the urgent recall of the National Assembly from recess to consider proposed legislative amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices by lowering taxes and levies on petroleum products amid public concern over rising living costs.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP seeks Parliament recall to debate fuel price reduction
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has written to the Speaker seeking Parliament's recall from recess to consider proposed amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices, which he says continue to impact transport costs, commodity prices, and household budgets.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nyoro proposes tax cuts to reduce fuel prices
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed reducing fuel excise duty by four shillings and removing Value Added Tax on fuel products, measures he says could bring prices below Sh190 if approved by Parliament.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 15 May

Nyoro accuses officials of profiteering from G2G fuel scheme
Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has accused senior government officials of profiteering from the government-to-government fuel importation arrangement, claiming politically connected individuals benefit from the scheme while Kenyans face record-high pump prices.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →