Nyoro said political leaders should be free to present their ideas and seek support from Kenyans but must also be willing to support another candidate if the opposition agrees on one person to challenge President William Ruto.
“If our mothers who are also seeking good leadership and want to push Kenya forward look at this young man from Kiharu and decide that he has worked hard and even schools in his constituency are almost free, will there be a problem with that?” he posed.
The declaration marks a significant shift for Nyoro, who was previously a prominent supporter of President Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration. He served as chairperson of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee before being removed from the influential position in 2024 amid growing differences with the government.
Nyoro subsequently left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK), providing him with a new political platform as he seeks to expand his national profile ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nyoro pushes for one opposition candidate
The Kiharu MP urged opposition leaders to put aside personal ambitions and work towards selecting a single presidential candidate to avoid splitting the anti-government vote.
He said leaders should combine their different political strengths and develop a common agenda rather than allow competition for the presidency to create further divisions within the opposition.
“God has given us all different leadership abilities. I will put my ideas on the table and work with Justin Muturi, Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka, Edwin Sifuna, all of us together,” Nyoro said to cheers from supporters.
He also invited opposition leaders to attend his political meetings and engage with his supporters, saying he would reciprocate by attending their events.
According to Nyoro, such engagements could help opposition leaders build trust, strengthen cooperation and overcome the factionalism that has previously undermined attempts to establish a united political front.
