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People's Party of Kenya

Also known as: PPK

Opposition party led by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, formed ahead of the 2027 General Election as an alternative to President William Ruto's government.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Kimari was unanimously elected to the position on Monday after Mubea resigned and defected to the People's Party of Kenya associated with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.

    Former MP elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson
  3. Citizen Digital

    uto By Johnson Muriithi September 06, 2026 04:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro speaking in Kangaita, Kirinyaga County on September 6, 2026 Audio By Vocalize People's Party of Kenya

    Ndindi Nyoro warns IEBC against corruption in 2027 polls, says opposition's common enemy is Ruto
  4. The Standard

    For months, Nyoro has been dismissed by some political actors as a “mole” serving interests beyond his own political project, while his People's Party of Kenya has been portrayed by critics as a small political vehicle with limited influence.

    How Ndindi Nyoro's rise could unsettle Gachagua's Mt Kenya grip
  5. Citizen Digital

    In Ruiru, Kiambu County, People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro called on Kenyans to reject the Kenya Kwanza government in the 2027 General Election.

    United Opposition leaders accuse IEBC of sidelining them in election talks
  6. August 2026
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who has ambitions for the highest office, announced that he had quit President William Ruto’s UDA to take a shot at opposition politics by leading a small political party, People's Party of Kenya (PPK).

    Ndindi's new political gamble and how he shot himself in the foot
  8. Citizen Digital

    The remarks came as Gachagua led his supporters through Murang’a town, the political backyard of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who recently took over the leadership of the People's Party of Kenya.

    DCP leaders dismiss NCIC summons against Gachagua, challenge commission to visit Wamunyoro
  9. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has kicked off a countrywide tour of the People's Party of Kenya, declaring that the opposition must intensify its efforts to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

    Ndindi Nyoro launches People's Party tour, vows to accelerate Ruto's exit
  10. The Standard

    Speaking at Mukuyu market in his Kiharu backyard, where he received a heroic welcome two days after he unveiled the People's Party of Kenya (PPK) in Nairobi, saying there was a need for unity, focusing on winning the election.“Only unity in the opposition will help to accelerate

    Nyoro receives a heroic welcome in Kiharu, calls for opposition unity to unseat Ruto
  11. Citizen Digital

    Methu had earlier taken aim at Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's new People's Party of Kenya, accusing President William Ruto of using emerging political parties to divide the Mt.

    DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. Kenya
  12. Citizen Digital

    Nyoro made the announcement on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, where he declared that he and his supporters had joined the People's Party of Kenya.

    Ndindi Nyoro dumps UDA, joins opposition ahead of 2027 elections

Yesterday

  1. Former Mathioya MP elected Murang'a Jubilee Party chairperson

    Peter Kimari, a former Mathioya MP, has been unanimously elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson, replacing Njuguna Mubea who resigned and defected to the People's Party of Kenya.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. PPK leader warns IEBC against corruption ahead of 2027 election

    People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to be transparent in procurement for the 2027 General Election, saying businesspeople allied to President William Ruto should not be awarded election kit supply tenders. Nyoro also called on opposition parties to unite against the current government rather than fight each other.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ndindi Nyoro emerges as disruptive force in Mt Kenya politics

    The political landscape of Mount Kenya is entering a new phase, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro increasingly emerging as a figure capable of disrupting established political calculations in the region, despite being dismissed by some as a "mole" and his People's Party of Kenya being portrayed as having limited influence.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. United Opposition leaders criticize IEBC exclusion from election talks

    Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Justin Muturi, and Eugene Wamalwa accused the IEBC of sidelining them during a recent stakeholders' engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders also criticized the government over reported abductions and pledged to work toward restoring rule of law and constitutionalism.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Ndindi Nyoro leaves UDA to lead People's Party of Kenya

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has quit President William Ruto's UDA party to lead the opposition People's Party of Kenya (PPK), citing ambitions for higher office. An opinion piece argues that Nyoro's pattern of avoiding principled political stances has depleted his political capital compared to rivals like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. DCP leaders dismiss NCIC summons against Gachagua

    Democracy for Citizens Party leaders have dismissed a National Cohesion and Integration Commission summons against party leader Rigathi Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks, accusing the commission of applying double standards to political leaders and challenging it to visit Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence instead.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Nyoro launches People's Party tour, calls for Ruto defeat

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has begun a countrywide People's Party tour, saying the opposition must intensify efforts to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Nyoro, who campaigned for Kenya Kwanza in 2022, said he became disillusioned by the administration's failure to honour its promises.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kiharu MP Nyoro calls for opposition unity against Ruto

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro urged opposition leaders to remain united to defeat President William Ruto in the next general election, saying only cohesion will help accelerate campaigns and identify a presidential flagbearer. He called on Murang'a residents to attend opposition meetings and outlined strategies to address education, health, unemployment, and national debt.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. DCP leader Gachagua claims party is strongest in Mt. Kenya region

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. 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

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