Ndindi Nyoro reveals why he thought skipping session would defeat Gachagua impeachment process

Ndindi Nyoro, the Kiharu MP and leader of the People's Party of Kenya (PPK), recently shared his perspective on why he chose to abstain from Parliament during the impeachment proceedings of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Nyoro believed that by not attending the sessions, the impeachment motion would struggle to secure the two-thirds majority necessary for Gachagua's removal under the Constitution.

This strategy, he thought, would be more effective than voting against the motion, as it would deny it the required numbers to pass. Nyoro's decision to skip the proceedings was based on his understanding of the mechanics of impeachment votes and his confidence that the absence of MPs would hinder the motion's success. Despite his abstention, Gachagua was eventually impeached and removed in October 2024, following a 282-0 vote in favor of the motion in the National Assembly and subsequent Senate approval.

Nyoro's stance on the Finance Bill 2024, which sparked nationwide protests, highlights a shift in his political stance. Initially, he supported the bill, but later admitted to actively opposing the subsequent Finance Bill, demonstrating his evolving political alliances and criticisms of the Ruto administration, especially concerning taxation and government spending.