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People's Party of Kenya

Also known as: PPK

Opposition party led by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, formed after his departure from UDA ahead of the 2027 General Election.

2026-08-172026-10-25

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The leaders also faulted People's Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro over his remarks on Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) ownership, with Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet calling for scrutiny. …

    ODM, Kenya Kwanza teams intensify Ruto re-election campaigns ahead of 2027 polls
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro also unveiled his People's Party of Kenya (PPK), and is now in the conversation as one of the presidential hopefuls.

    Electing Sifuna is second-guessing Kenya's destiny, Mudavadi warns
  4. Citizen Digital

    … People's Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro is demanding full disclosure of the shareholding structure of the proposed Dangote oil refinery, arguing that the deal is a matter of public interest and that Kenyans have a right to scrutinise its details. …

    Ndindi Nyoro demands full disclosure of Dangote Lamu refinery shareholders
  5. September 2026
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. August 2026
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

Yesterday

  1. Linda Mwananchi Movement leads party preference poll ahead UDA

    An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.

    24 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

  1. ODM, Kenya Kwanza campaign for Ruto's 2027 re-election

    Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Mudavadi warns against electing Sifuna, questions inexperience

    Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi cautioned against challenging the William Ruto presidency, saying new political formations like Linda Mwananchi lack the experience and structures needed to lead the country, apparently targeting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Ndindi Nyoro demands transparency on Dangote Lamu refinery

    Opposition leader Ndindi Nyoro is demanding full disclosure of the shareholding structure of the proposed Dangote oil refinery, arguing it is a matter of public interest and accusing President Ruto's administration of underhand dealings in how the government intends to finance its stake.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  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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