Ndindi Nyoro Defends Uhuru, Warns Ruto
“Ruto, you can be anything in this world, but one thing you can be assured of is that you will be a retired President,” he said.
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By Robert Mutasi
People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has called on President William Ruto and his administration to stop attacks directed at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as political activity gathers pace ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nyoro, who serves as Kiharu MP, said Uhuru deserved respect as a former head of state and should be allowed to take part in public affairs without being subjected to political insults.
He spoke on Sunday during a meet-the-people tour in Kiria-ini and Kangema towns in Murang’a County.
The remarks came shortly after Nyoro unveiled PPK following his exit from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), marking a new phase in his political career.
Nyoro accused some politicians of using public rallies to attack Uhuru on behalf of senior political figures. He said leaders who have grievances with the retired president should address them openly instead of sending supporters to insult him.
“To those people who are given notes to go to political meetings and insult Uhuru, I want to say that the issue of insulting Uhuru ends today,” Nyoro said.
He challenged Ruto to confront Uhuru publicly if he had a political disagreement with the former president.
According to Nyoro, Uhuru remains a political leader and a voter with the same rights as other Kenyans. He said leaving office should not make a former president a target for abuse.
Nyoro also reminded Ruto that his time in State House would eventually come to an end.
“Ruto, you can be anything in this world, but one thing you can be assured of is that you will be a retired President,” he said.
He urged the President to treat Uhuru with the same respect he would expect from Kenyans after leaving office.
Nyoro criticises rally violence
The PPK leader also raised concerns over violence witnessed during recent political gatherings.
Nyoro criticised Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and senior security officials over their handling of violence at political events. He said contradictory statements from security officials had raised questions about the government’s commitment to protecting citizens.
He cited violence reported during a political gathering in Homa Bay, where armed groups allegedly disrupted the meeting.
Nyoro said political meetings should not become scenes of violence and questioned how people could attend rallies while carrying machetes and guns.
He demanded action against individuals involved in the violence and called on senior security officials to take responsibility for maintaining peace during political events.
“From the CS to security bosses, then leave your positions and let us get other people,” Nyoro said.
He warned that political violence could undermine the country’s democratic process as parties begin preparing for the 2027 elections.
PPK targets grassroots support
Nyoro said PPK would campaign against what he described as politics driven by insults, intimidation and violence.
The former UDA ally said the party was prepared to work with other political formations to build a broad alliance ahead of the next general election.
He said PPK had already started expanding its grassroots network, particularly in Murang’a and other parts of the country.
Nyoro cited the involvement of Murang’a County Assembly Speaker Johnson Mukuha as part of the party’s growing political base.
He also highlighted his record as Kiharu MP, particularly in the education sector, where he said the constituency had invested in classrooms and reduced the burden of school fees for some learners.
His departure from UDA and the formation of PPK have added another dimension to the political contest in Mt Kenya, a region expected to play a significant role in the 2027 elections.
The move comes amid renewed debate over Uhuru’s political influence and his relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Government allies have accused the former president of backing opposition activities ahead of the election. Uhuru has rejected claims that he is seeking a return to active politics and has maintained that Kenyans should be allowed to choose their leaders freely.
Nyoro’s defence of the retired president is likely to deepen the political contest in Mt Kenya as parties seek to build support and establish strong grassroots networks before the 2027 polls.
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