Two UDA Politicians Ditch Party, Join Ndindi Nyoro's New Outfit
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has scored an early boost for his newly adopted party by attracting two elected representatives from the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
Just days after publicly severing ties with the governing outfit, the legislator announced that Zack Macharia, the MCA for Kiuu ward popularly known as Githurai 45 in Ruiru, and Winnie Wambui, a Kiambu County MCA, had crossed over to the People’s Party of the country. The development marks the first notable movement of grassroots politicians from the mountain region toward Nyoro’s fresh platform.
In a public statement, Nyoro confirmed the arrivals, saying the pair had defected from what he called the Wheelbarrow party. The announcement came barely forty-eight hours after he formally launched the People’s Party of the country as its leader during a gathering at Safari Park Hotel. At that event he explained that prolonged dissatisfaction with the pace and style of government delivery had driven his decision, citing early trial-and-error governance, rising public debt and the unexpectedly heavy burden of meeting citizen expectations once in office.
Nyoro indicated that his immediate goal is to cooperate with other opposition figures and formations in shaping a shared national and economic agenda ahead of the next general election. The two new members are viewed as the opening wave of potential shifts among local leaders who previously backed the ruling party. Their decision arrives against a broader backdrop of political realignment in the densely populated central region, where several high-profile figures have already gravitated toward alternative vehicles.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party has also drawn prominent names, including the governors of Murang’a and Nyandarua. While Nyoro and Gachagua maintain distinct organisations, both have signalled readiness to coordinate efforts aimed at challenging the current administration. Gachagua has repeatedly stated his willingness to work with any leader focused on unseating the incumbent in 2027, creating space for practical cooperation despite organisational differences.
The arrival of the two MCAs therefore carries symbolic weight beyond their individual influence. It demonstrates that Nyoro’s new vehicle can attract sitting elected officials so soon after its public unveiling and adds momentum to the evolving opposition landscape. As the countdown to the next national polls continues, further movement among regional politicians will be closely watched for signs of how the political map in the country is being redrawn.
