Ndindi Nyoro Leaves UDA for Opposition Party.
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has formally confirmed his departure from the United Democratic Alliance and his decision to join the People’s Party of the country while aligning with the opposition.
The lawmaker made clear that he and his supporters had already stepped away from the ruling party some time earlier, describing the move as a natural next step after prolonged distance from government ranks. In his announcement he stressed that the break was already well known among those who follow political developments closely.
Nyoro, once a prominent figure in President William Ruto’s political circle and former chair of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, said extensive discussions with opposition leaders preceded the decision. Among those he consulted were former Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. He also revealed nearly a year of conversations with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i that helped shape his choice.
The People’s Party of the country, he explained, would open its doors to other opposition figures preparing for the 2027 General Election and invite aspirants to participate in its tours and activities. Reflecting on his years in government, Nyoro observed that campaigning often feels simpler than the demands of actual leadership. “I've come to appreciate that it's actually easier to campaign than to govern. I have realized even after we won that the real battle was not in the campaigns. The real battle was in the deliverables that [people of the country] expected,” he remarked.
He admitted disappointment with what he called a period of trial and error in the administration’s early days, an experience that now influences his approach to politics. Going forward, Nyoro said his focus would rest on governance questions that touch ordinary citizens rather than on electoral contests alone. He insisted that opposition leaders must present clear plans for what they intend to achieve if they succeed at the polls.
“As we head forward, what I'll be communicating later, we must be crystal clear on the kind of things that we want to deliver to our republic, and especially the children of God who are the people of the country,” he added. The announcement marks a notable realignment for a once-influential ruling party voice and signals shifting alliances as the next electoral cycle draws nearer across the country.
