“Leave Ndindi Nyoro Alone” President Ruto Lectures Gachagua for Criticising Ndindi Nyoro

President William Ruto has found himself at the centre of an increasingly heated political debate involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro as the race for political influence in the Mt Kenya region intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The political exchanges surrounding Nyoro have attracted considerable attention, particularly following his decision to establish the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) after falling out with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Gachagua and his political allies have repeatedly questioned Nyoro’s intentions, with some suggesting that his new political outfit could be part of a wider strategy to weaken the opposition’s influence in Mt Kenya.

However, Nyoro has strongly dismissed the accusations, insisting that his political ambitions are genuine and that his priority is to challenge President Ruto’s administration.

On October 22, 2026, the Kiharu legislator publicly challenged Gachagua to stop what he described as political attacks against him, arguing that opposition leaders should concentrate on removing Ruto from power rather than engaging in internal disagreements.

The latest developments have also placed Ruto in an interesting political position, considering his previous close working relationship with Nyoro before their fallout.

The President’s criticism of Nyoro’s position on government policies has further demonstrated that their relationship remains complicated.

During his October 16 remarks in Chepkorio, Ruto took issue with Nyoro’s criticism of the Road Maintenance Levy, defending the government’s decision to collect the funds for road development across the country.

Meanwhile, Nyoro has continued positioning himself as an independent opposition figure, insisting that he is committed to supporting a common presidential candidate capable of defeating Ruto.

On November 9, Nyoro joined Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i in expressing support for opposition unity, with both leaders pledging to work towards presenting one candidate against the President in 2027.

The growing rivalry has consequently exposed the difficult political calculations facing Mt Kenya leaders as different parties compete for regional support.

With Gachagua seeking to consolidate his influence through DCP and Nyoro expanding PPK’s political presence, the region’s political future remains uncertain.

As the 2027 elections draw closer, the question is whether these competing interests will eventually find common ground or create further divisions that could benefit President Ruto.

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