Ndindi Nyoro

Ndindi Nyoro (born 12 December 1985) is a Kenyan politician currently serving as member of parliament (MP) for Kiharu Constituency in Murang'a County. He is also a businessman and entrepreneur. Nyoro belongs to United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a political party under the Kenya Kwanza alliance led by the president of Kenya, William Ruto. He is a graduate of Kenyatta University with a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and was a student leader at the same university. Similarly, he holds two Master’s degrees; a Master of Arts in Economics, and a Master of Economics (Policy and Management) from the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University respectively, which he pursued concurrently and successfully completed in 2025. Nyoro has been rated as the best performing Members of Parliament in Kenya, and he is immediate former Chairman of Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly. During Kenya's 59th Jamhuri Day, he was feted by President William Ruto with an honour of Chief of Burning Spear (CBS) for his exemplary development record in his constituency. Ndindi Nyoro initiated and oversees Masomo Bora education support programme in Kiharu Constituency, which was expanded in 2026 to cover all 65 public day secondary schools, benefiting over 12,000 learners in Grade 10 to Form Four. The programme standardised day secondary school fees at KSh 500 per term, introduced free school feeding programme providing daily meals including Saturdays, and allocated additional funding for revision materials, laboratories, and other learning infrastructure. It also supported enrolment and performance through free uniforms in selected low-enrolment schools, supplementary funding for co-curricular activities, capped remedial tuition charges, and performance-based incentives for teachers and principals, while prohibiting additional school levies and extending coverage to all learners enrolled in day secondary schools within the constituency. In addition to his role as a Member of Parliament, Nyoro is an entrepreneur with business interests spanning stock brokerage, communications, construction, civil works, and water engineering and drilling. His entrepreneurial journey began during his teenage years in rural Murang’a, where he worked as a cobbler and hawker, before later expanding into larger-scale business ventures. Nyoro contested the Kiharu Constituency Parliamentary Seat in the 2017 Kenyan general election and was elected Member of Parliament after receiving 60,881 votes, defeating his closest rival who garnered 35,181 votes. His election was notable given the constituency's history of producing prominent national politicians, including Kenneth Matiba. In the 2022 general election, Nyoro was re-elected to the same seat by a large margin, securing 68,256 votes compared to 9,425 votes obtained by his nearest competitor. Nyoro was a confidante and a key member of President William Ruto's inner circle until he adopted a neutral stance during the impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He had been widely regarded as a leading contender for President Ruto’s running mate in 2022 Kenyan general election; however, the position was ultimately awarded to Gachagua. Gachagua later fell out with the President and was impeached in October 2024. Nyoro belongs to United Democratic Alliance, a political party under Kenya Kwanza In March 2019, Nyoro introduced the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament. The proposed legislation sought to impose severe penalties for corruption offences, including the death penalty. The bill attracted significant public attention and debate. However, ODM party leader Raila Odinga criticised the proposal, arguing that it was intended to curtail the powers of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the handling of corruption cases. Nyoro rejected these claims, instead attributing the criticism to media misrepresentation of the bill’s intent. On 8 September 2019, Nyoro was involved in an altercation with then Nominated Member of Parliament Maina Kamanda during a fundraising event in Kiharu. Following the incident, he was sought by police and subsequently arrested on allegations of assault, incitement, and causing a disturbance. His arrest prompted protests and vigils by supporters in Murang’a town, who called for his release and maintained his innocence. Several Members of Parliament allied to then Deputy President William Ruto described the arrest as politically motivated, accusing operatives of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration of using state machinery to intimidate and silence political opponents. Nyoro was released the following morning, and all charges against him were unconditionally withdrawn. Nyoro is married to Sophia Wambūi. He is the author of a motivational book, How to Succeed in High School.

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