Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), effectively joining the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Nyoro made the announcement during a media briefing on Monday, August 17, 2026, where he pledged to liaise with opposition to unseat President William Ruto in the upcoming polls, which is less than a year away.

"I want to be very direct. I, Ndindi Nyoro, from today, I have joined a party called People's Party of Kenya," Nyoro declared in Nairobi on Monday.

According to the MP, he had been engaging with several opposition leaders over the past year as he considered his political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.

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He added, "I have taken time to consult almost all the opposition leaders. I have sat down with Peter Munya, Martha Karua, and James Orengo. You know Sifuna is my brother. I have sat down with Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. I want to confirm to you, I have had almost a year-long consultation with most of them including almost for a whole year, Dr Fred Matiang’i."

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke