Nyoro accuses Ruto of planning to sell Kenya’s assets during UNGA trip

Kenya's opposition leader Ndindi Nyoro has voiced concerns over the management of the nation's assets and security during President William Ruto's recent trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya (PPK), warned that the president's administration is putting Kenya's natural wealth and other state assets at risk by potentially selling them.

He asserted that Kenya's resources belong to the people and must be protected. Accusing the government of inadequate security measures, Nyoro highlighted ongoing insecurity in Samburu. He emphasized the government's duty to safeguard all citizens and urged Kenyans to remain vigilant against insecurity.

Turning to the 2027 elections, Nyoro called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to show readiness to conduct free and fair elections. He urged Kenyans to stay vigilant during the polls and warned against attempts to interfere with the electoral process. Nyoro also defended President Uhuru Kenyatta, criticizing the Ruto administration for frequently blaming the former president for the country's challenges.

He urged the current administration to assume responsibility for its own record instead of continually attributing issues to the previous government.

Nyoro praised former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, expressing that he has learned much from the Wiper leader and continues to hold him in high regard. He pledged the opposition's continued support for Musyoka and other opposition leaders in the upcoming 2027 General Election. On education, Nyoro accused the Ruto administration of neglecting the sector and pledged to make education up to secondary school free from January 2028 if the PPK wins.

He criticized the government's school funding, arguing that it was insufficient to meet schools' needs. Nyoro also questioned the utilization of government loans, asserting that Kenya's increasing debt is not leading to visible development projects and should be managed with greater transparency. He called for an opposition administration to prioritize prudent management of public resources.