Nyoro Affirms He Opposed Gachagua’s Removal

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has categorically rejected the allegations that he was behind the impeachment of the former deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, as part of a strategy to take over his office, and at the same time he has vehemently denied that he had any ambition for the deputy presidency and that he opposed the process from the very beginning.

Nyoro’s statements come so long after the Gachagua impeachment, which occurred in October 2024, an unprecedented move that saw the National Assembly and Senate voting to remove him from office amidst the accusations of breaching the constitution and being divisive. There were certain rumors in the political circles during that time, which included Nyoro among those who could possibly gain if Gachagua was ousted.Being in the news for the first time since the impeachment, Nyoro said that the gossip was baseless and politically motivated, aimed at raising narratives around succession rather than representing his true position.

He made it known that he preferred not to take part in the impeachment discussion or voting, as he believed it was politically unwise and not favorable for the country. “I was not on the same wavelength as the debate. I made it very clear that I would not be part of it,” said Nyoro, stressing that his resolve was a matter of personal conviction rather than political strategy.

He also mentioned that his non-participation in the parliamentary sessions should not be interpreted as tacit approval of the motion.According to Nyoro, the later appointment of Professor Kithure Kindiki as deputy president was a case in point that the stories about his political ambitions were false. Kindiki, who was then a high-ranking government official, was promoted after Gachagua was sacked, which indicated that succession-related political calculations were not swayed by whispers of Nyoro’s ambitions.

Analysts say Nyoro’s remark serves as a mirror to the broader tendency of the legislative body to alienate itself from the factionalistic politics that have arisen in an increasingly divided landscape. His declaring that he is attuned only to his legislative duties and is shunning political power plays stands in stark contrast to other leaders who have become active participants in the byzantine game of shifting alliances for the 2027 election cycle.

Nyoro reiterated his views on the political landscape: “Unity and stability are my key values,” he said, adding that he has decided not to make enemies even as the struggle for leadership and power goes on.

This is similar to the other recent comments of the MP, where he labeled his approach as non-confrontational, even towards former allies, in a bid to keep the unity and avoid the politically dividing battles. Political analysts are of the opinion that Nyoro’s clarification may change the way his role in national politics is perceived since the discussions about ‘who is next’ and ‘who is with whom’ in the ruling coalition and opposition will keep on dominating.