Ndindi Nyoro, the Kiharu Member of Parliament, has finally spoken out about one of the most controversial moments in recent Kenyan politics. For more than a year, many Kenyans have questioned why he stayed silent during the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Now, Nyoro has broken that silence.
Speaking during an interview with NTV on Friday, December 26, Ndindi revealed that he was present during the impeachment process. However, he made a deliberate choice not to take part. According to him, his decision had nothing to do with political calculations or fear, but everything to do with personal conviction.
Nyoro explained that he strongly disagreed with the impeachment from the start. While many leaders were actively pushing the process, he held a different opinion and communicated it clearly. He said he informed those involved that he would not participate, no matter the consequences.
“I had different views. I communicated and made it clear that I would not be participating. I also gave a rejoinder that any consequences that would come out of that, I would not blame it on anyone because, for me, it was more of a deeply personal reason,” Ndindi stated during the interview.
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The lawmaker revealed that he was fully aware his stance could cost him politically. Indeed, after the impeachment, he was removed from his powerful position as the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly. Still, he insists he has no regrets.
Nyoro went further to explain the moral reasoning behind his choice. He questioned why he should take part in removing someone he did not help put into office in the first place. For him, the matter went beyond party loyalty or political pressure.
“I was not the one who made Gachagua the deputy president. So how was it my role to do the otherwise?” Nyoro asked. He added that his decision was guided by faith, not politics. “My consideration goes beyond politics. What would God want me to do?”
He said that at the time, he strongly believed he was making the right decision by refusing to participate in the impeachment. Even as criticism grew and consequences followed, Nyoro stood firm in his belief.
During the same interview, Nyoro opened up about his relationships with key political figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto. Contrary to public perception, he revealed that there is no personal hostility between them.
“In politics, I decided not to be anyone’s enemy,” Nyoro said. He explained that he has changed how he approaches politics, choosing dialogue and constructive criticism over insults and public attacks.
He confirmed that Rigathi Gachagua remains his friend, despite the political fallout. He also revealed that the last time he spoke directly with President William Ruto was when he was still serving as the Budget Committee chair.
Nyoro criticized the long-standing culture of name-calling, abuse, and hostility in Kenyan politics. He said such tactics have done more harm than good and that he has chosen a different path.
His comments come more than a year after the highly controversial impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. At the time, Nyoro maintained a low profile, avoiding debates, media appearances, and parliamentary participation related to the process.
This silence was widely interpreted by President Ruto’s allies as betrayal. As a result, Nyoro was removed from one of the most influential positions in Parliament, a move many saw as punishment for his non-participation.
Importantly, Nyoro neither signed the impeachment motion nor took part in the debate or voting. His absence stood out sharply in a process that was heavily supported by the Kenya Kwanza leadership.
The impeachment motion was tabled in October 2024 by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. It listed 11 charges against Gachagua, including abuse of office and undermining the president.
When the motion was put to a vote, the National Assembly overwhelmingly supported it. A total of 282 MPs voted in favour, paving the way for the Senate trial.
Later, the Senate found Rigathi Gachagua guilty on five of the charges. This decision officially removed him from office, marking one of the most dramatic political moments in Kenya’s recent history.
Since then, Ndindi Nyoro has openly described the impeachment as a costly mistake. He believes it deeply divided the Kenya Kwanza government and weakened President Ruto’s political support.
According to Nyoro, the decision alienated many voters from the Mount Kenya region, Gachagua’s political base. He argues that the fallout significantly reduced Ruto’s support in the area.
In recent months, Nyoro has emerged as one of the strongest critics of President Ruto’s government. His criticism has focused mainly on economic policies, especially government borrowing and revenue projections.
Despite his growing national profile, Nyoro has not officially declared any intention to run for president. However, many political observers now see him as a serious potential challenger to William Ruto in the 2027 general elections.
For now, Nyoro says his focus remains on principled leadership, honest criticism, and staying true to his beliefs. His revelation has reignited debate across the country, with many Kenyans now seeing his silence during the impeachment in a very different light.
