Ndindi Nyoro addresses the nation
Kiharu Member of Parliament and Former Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Ndindi Nyoro has broken his silence following his recent removal from the influential parliamentary position.
In his first public address to journalists on March 18, 2025, since his ouster, Nyoro addressed various issues surrounding his removal.
Explanation for his removal
Nyoro maintained that he remains unclear about the reasons for his replacement.
He revealed that he did not receive any official communication from the leadership of the ruling coalition before being removed from his role.
“I don’t know why I was replaced, and I am saying this in good faith. I did not come here to accuse anyone today. I only came to set the record straight,” Nyoro stated.
He further clarified that he had not received any feedback on his performance or any indication that his leadership was in question.
“No one in the leadership of our coalition from whichever position has ever called me in regard to the position—whether it was about what I needed to do better, what I needed to change, or things that needed to be done differently,” he added.
Nyoro stated that he, like many Kenyans, learned of his removal through the media.
“I read about myself in the newspapers, the same way you do, in terms of this position. That is the truth,” he emphasized.
Stance on critiquing the government
The former committee chair refrained from commenting on the government’s performance, stating that the Kenyan people are the best judges of the administration’s success or failure.
“You know I have been the chairman of the Budget Committee, so definitely I would be subjective. Allow me not to answer because I will be subjective as a leader,” he said.
However, he insisted that there is still much work to be done, and he will continue to contribute to the country’s development.
“From where I sit, there is always work to be done, and as a leader, I will do my best to contribute to development to better the country,” he said.
No bad blood
Nyoro dismissed any notion of seeking retribution against those who orchestrated his removal, insisting that he does not hold grudges.
“Anger and hatred are too heavy a burden for any leader to carry. You only carry anger and those kinds of negative emotions to the advantage of instructors. It is important in politics to draw the line—this is the politics I want to play,” he remarked.
He acknowledged that Kenyans have expectations of him and noted that he has received messages advising him on how to respond to his removal.
“There are expectations from people on what I should say, when and where. I get messages on what I should do and how I should do it, but it is not the appropriate time to talk about that,” Nyoro noted.
Gratitude for his role and constituents
Despite his removal, Nyoro adopted a positive outlook, thanking the people of Kiharu for electing him and allowing him to serve.
“This position is very involving—sometimes sleeping in the office, leaving very early in the morning—not just myself but also the members we were serving with. But it was also an experience to learn and know Kenya,” he said.
Reflecting on his election journey, he shared that he was among the few MPs who secured victory without printing a single campaign poster.
“I am among the few MPs in the last elections who was elected without producing a single poster. I say in humility that I am grateful to the people of Kiharu for that honour,” he said.
Nyoro’s remarks come just days after Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi was appointed as the new chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, taking over the influential role previously held by Nyoro.
