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Ndindi Nyoro

Also known as: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro · Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro

Kiharu MP who ranked third in 2026 Infotrak MP performance survey, recently distanced himself from President Ruto and the UDA party.

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  1. July 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto offered me, Ichung'wa and Ndindi Nyoro 500 acres of land, Gachagua claims By Joseph Muia July 04, 2026 01:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with MPs …

    Ruto offered me, Ichung'wa and Ndindi Nyoro 500 acres of land, Gachagua claims

  3. The Standard

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has said he regrets supporting President William Ruto in the 2022 General Election. …

    Ndindi Nyoro to William Ruto: I regret supporting you

  4. The Standard

    … Those reported absent included Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Maragua MP Mary Wamaua, Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, Tinderet MP Julius Melly, Ndia MP George Kariuki, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna alias Kawanjiku, Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe, Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a a …

    Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeism

  5. Capital News

    … A total of 186 MPs were absent during the vote, including Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, one of the Bill’s outspoken critics. …

    LSK Puts Govt on Notice Over Finance Act 2026, Warns of Court Action Against ‘Administrative Overreach’

  6. The Standard

    … Taveta MP John Bwire and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro tied in third place with 76 per cent. …

    Infotrak urges responsible use of leaders' performance survey

  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya July 1 – 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. …

    Nyoro accuses govt of slashing school capitation

  8. Citizen Digital

    … The survey placed Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga second with 78 per cent, followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire, who tied for third place with 76 per cent each. …

    Babu Owino is Kenya's best performing MP - Infotrak survey

  9. The Standard

    … Taveta MP John Bwire and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro tied for third place with 76 per cent. …

    Babu Owino, Kalasinga best performing MPs in latest Infotrak ranking

  10. Citizen Digital

    … The survey placed Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga second with 78 per cent, followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire, who tied for third place with 76 per cent each. …

    Nyamita, Ichung’wah, Salasya among top performing MPs - Infotrak poll
  11. June 2026

  12. The Standard

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been forced to bite the bullet, and will soon announce which political outfit he will embrace. …

    Ndindi plans major political move in three weeks
Politics

Gachagua alleges Ruto offered land to weaken Mt Kenya

The News

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.

Why it matters

Gachagua's allegations about Ruto offering land to weaken Mt Kenya region reveal claimed political strategy and regional tensions at the highest level.

4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. High Court strikes out Finance Act 2026 constitutionality petition

    The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

  1. 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 →

  2. Infotrak urges responsible analysis of leaders' performance survey

    Infotrak released a survey of elected leaders' performance conducted across 47 counties between January and May 2026, interviewing about 87,286 respondents. The firm's CEO called on media and the public to use the data responsibly for constructive reflection rather than sensationalisation or point-scoring.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. 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 →

  2. Babu Owino tops Infotrak MP performance survey at 80%

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak survey with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Joseph Kalasinga (Kabuchai) at 78 per cent and Ndindi Nyoro and John Bwire tied for third at 76 per cent each.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. 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 →

  4. Infotrak poll ranks top-performing MPs and senators by rating

    An Infotrak poll released on Wednesday ranked members of parliament and senators by performance rating, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the top with 80%, followed by Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga at 78%, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire tied for third with 76%. The survey included MPs such as Nyamita, Ichung'wah, and Salasya in its top 100 rankings.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. Kiharu MP Nyoro requests three to four weeks before political declaration

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, a former ally of President William Ruto who has become a government critic, has asked Kenyans for three to four more weeks before publicly declaring his political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. He said he no longer supports the government and wants to make a decision based on the country's future rather than political pressure or personal popularity.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ruto signs Finance Act 2026 into law for Sh4.82 trillion budget

    President William Ruto has signed the Finance Act 2026 into law, operationalizing the Sh4.82 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year. Ruto defended the Act as designed to enhance tax fairness by sealing loopholes and strengthening compliance, dismissing public concerns over tax hikes as misinformation.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 21 June

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

Friday 19 June

  1. Cherargei proposes cutting funds to constituencies of opposing MPs

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed that constituencies represented by MPs who voted against the Finance Bill, 2026 should face a review of their development fund allocation, arguing that legislators opposing the revenue measures should not benefit from projects financed through the same tax proceeds.

    19 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Tea warehouses hold 10.5 million kg unsold since levy introduction

    Mombasa tea warehouses are holding 10,554,071 kilogrammes of made tea since the introduction of a Sh 2.28 per kilo levy for export, with east-of-rift factories accumulating 9,142,657 kgs and west-of-rift factories 1,141,414 kgs in the last five auctions between May 1 and June 2. Tea farmers have called on the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary to address the levy, citing concerns about industry collapse and a shift in buyer preference to teas from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Nyoro defends silence as Budget Committee chair

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has justified his silence while serving as chairperson of the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee, saying team responsibility meant he could only raise concerns internally through closed-door discussions rather than publicly oppose policies. He said his current position outside the committee structure now allows him greater freedom to openly express his views.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 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 →

  2. Parliament reviews Nyoro's proposal to reduce fuel prices

    The National Assembly has begun reviewing legislative proposals from Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to reduce fuel prices. Nyoro's proposals include reducing fuel distributors', retailers' and wholesalers' margins by Sh4 per litre and scrapping the 8 per cent VAT on fuel.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 16 May

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. KNCCI says Kenya diesel prices rise faster than global crude oil

    The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry challenged recent fuel price increases, noting that Kenya's diesel prices rose 23.5 per cent during April–May while global crude oil prices increased approximately 10.7 per cent over the same period, attributing the disparity to domestic costs including taxes, levies, and exchange-rate effects.

    15 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. KNCCI warns fuel increase could cut MSME margins 15%

    The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that the latest fuel price increase—with diesel rising by Sh46.29 to Sh242.92 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 to Sh214.25 per litre in the new May 15–June 14 pricing cycle—could cut MSME profit margins by up to 15 per cent and trigger sharp rises in manufacturing, transport, and food distribution costs. KNCCI projects that transport and logistics costs may increase by 10–20 per cent, manufacturing and farm distribution by 5–12 per cent, and food and consumer goods prices by 3–7 per cent.

    15 May 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kiharu MP proposes amendments to reduce fuel pump prices

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed legislative amendments to the VAT Act and Road Maintenance Levy Fund regulations aimed at reducing fuel prices, arguing current prices are unsustainable and risk worsening inflation and economic hardship.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Fuel prices hit record highs; Nyoro warns of economic shock

    EPRA raised pump prices in mid-May 2026, pushing Super Petrol to Sh214.25 per litre and Diesel to Sh242.92 per litre in Nairobi, citing global fuel costs and reinstated VAT. Ndindi Nyoro warned that rising fuel prices risk "unprecedented economic decline" unless contained, arguing that government tax relief would be more cost-effective than absorbing long-term economic damage.

    15 May 2026 · Capital News →

  5. 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 →

  6. Nyoro proposes VAT cuts and margin reductions to lower fuel prices

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed a three-pronged intervention to bring fuel prices below Sh190 per litre, including reducing fuel distributors', retailers' and wholesalers' margins by Sh4 per litre and scrapping the 8 per cent VAT on fuel products, warning that failure to contain fuel price spikes would trigger severe inflationary pressures.

    15 May 2026 · Capital News →

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