‘You will see our true colours’: Nyoro fires Ruto warning

Kiharu MP and leader of Kenya's People's Party, Ndindi Nyoro, commenced his inaugural political journey to his constituency of Mukuyu in Murang'a on Wednesday, aiming to rally support for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro, who recently parted ways with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on August 16, 2026, received a warm welcome from the locals, who demonstrated their backing for his new political venture.

Asserting his readiness to lead, Nyoro posed a question to the residents: "Are you convinced that I am qualified to be a party leader?" He urged them to support his new party, the People's Party. Nyoro then shifted his focus towards criticizing President William Ruto's administration, emphasizing the need for better governance and the alleviation of poverty. He articulated Kenya's two most significant challenges as "poor leadership and poverty."

Nyoro implored opposition leaders to set aside individual presidential ambitions and unite behind a single candidate before the 2027 election. He suggested former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Babu Owino, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna as potential candidates. Nyoro emphasized the necessity of a unified approach, urging opposition leaders to "sit at the table" and produce one presidential candidate and one deputy presidential candidate.

Beyond politics, Nyoro unveiled policies a united opposition would pursue if elected. He promised free senior secondary education starting from January 2028, including meals for students, which he believed to be financially feasible. The funding for this plan would come from the National Government Constituency Development Fund, county governments, and the national government. Nyoro also proposed a shift in the allocation of social security contributions, advocating for a portion to be used for healthcare.

Additionally, Nyoro proposed augmenting NSSF contributions by splitting them and channeling half towards a healthcare initiative. The former UDA associate also expressed concerns over Kenya's mounting debt burden, warning that failure to manage it could adversely affect ordinary citizens. Nyoro called for debt restructuring to reduce the cost of servicing the country's debts.

He also advocated for the strategic utilization of Kenya's natural resources, such as oil and minerals, to stimulate economic growth and aid in repaying the country's debt. Nyoro pledged to protect Turkana's oil and minerals in the Murima Hills and other regions from being monopolized by a single individual.

Finally, Nyoro expressed discontent over the government's treatment of opposition leaders like Gachagua and himself, accusing them of betraying the supporters who campaigned for Ruto. Nyoro vowed to continue spreading his political message across the nation, mentioning Marsabit, Tana River, Isiolo, Uasin Gishu, Taita Taveta, Trans Nzoia, Wajir, and Mandera as areas he intends to visit.