Ndindi Nyoro Defends PPK Move, Reveals Why Over 1,500 Aspirants Are Joining His Party

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has defended his decision to join the Peoples Party of Kenya (PPK), questioning why his political choice has attracted criticism from some leaders in the Mt Kenya region.

Nyoro maintains that joining the party gives him the flexibility to build an independent political base and contribute to strengthening the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The legislator joined PPK in August 2026, a move that surprised some of his supporters and sparked debate about his political ambitions.

Since then, some politicians, particularly those aligned with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), have accused Nyoro of being a political mole working for the government.

However, the Kiharu MP has challenged his critics to explain why his decision to join PPK has become controversial when several other political parties are associated with the Mt Kenya region.

Speaking during an interview with a local vernacular radio station, Nyoro pointed out that Kenya has numerous political parties, including those linked to prominent leaders from the region.

“There are 32 political parties in Mt Kenya region. There are 90 political parties in Kenya,” he said, citing political figures such as businessman Jimmy Wanjigi, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi.

Nyoro also questioned why his association with PPK should attract hostility, noting that the party was founded by individuals from Limuru in Kiambu County.

“Those who founded and handed us PPK come from Limuru. Where is Limuru located?” he posed.

The MP further argued that choosing between PPK, the Democratic Party (DP) and the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) should not become a source of political conflict, given their connections to the same broader region.

“Whether I joined DP, PLP or PPK; what’s the difference because these parties come from the same region?” he asked.

Nyoro said his decision was informed by the need to establish a political platform through which he could make a meaningful contribution to the opposition rather than simply joining an already established party.

He argued that creating an independent political vehicle could attract politicians and aspirants who might otherwise have remained outside the opposition’s political arrangements.

“Personally, I need flexibility, because even if I am joining opposition, there will be a substantive contribution which I will make,” he said.

The legislator also revealed that more than 1,500 aspirants from different parts of the country had joined his political vehicle, citing Homa Bay and Taita Taveta among the areas represented.

“As of now we have over 1,500 aspirants from Homa Bay, Taita Taveta… countrywide,” Nyoro said.

He maintained that the growing number of aspirants demonstrated the potential of his party to expand the opposition’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds.

According to Nyoro, joining an established opposition party might have been the easier option for him personally, but he believes creating his own political platform could bring additional supporters into the opposition camp.

“As a politician, I would have joined the opposition to make my job easier. However, when you make calculations on my contribution, you find its zero,” he said.

“In my thought, people joining me are increasing the opposition’s numbers,” he added.

Nyoro has also aligned himself politically with Jubilee Party’s Fred Matiang’i and Martha Karua, who leads the People’s Liberation Party.

His decision to pursue an independent political base has nevertheless raised questions about political competition within Mt Kenya, where several leaders are seeking to consolidate their influence ahead of the next general election.

The Kiharu MP has urged fellow politicians to avoid interpreting his move as an attempt to undermine established leaders, saying he respects those who have been in politics longer than he has.

“Most of the politicians having political parties in Mt Kenya are older than me; and I respect them. However, I built a small house, which I must nurture,” he said.

Nyoro warned that treating the emergence of his political platform as an internal struggle would only deepen divisions among leaders from the region.

“If we take this as an internal struggle, we shall continue fighting. However, if we take it as just a young man building himself, why would we fight?” he asked.

His remarks come as political leaders and parties position themselves for the 2027 General Election, with questions surrounding opposition unity, party alliances and the battle for influence in Mt Kenya continuing to shape political discussions.

For Nyoro, the central argument is that establishing his own political base should be viewed as an opportunity to widen the opposition’s support rather than a challenge to other regional leaders.

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