Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has addressed claims that President William Ruto played a mentorship role in his political career, amid tensions following his removal as chair of Parliament’s Budget Committee.
Speaking publicly for the first time on the matter, Nyoro recounted a personal encounter with Ruto that left him questioning the nature of the alleged mentorship.
Nyoro described an incident during a presidential visit to Mt. Kenya, when Ruto was hosted at Sagana Lodge by a local media station.
“There was a time the president came to Mt. Kenya and was hosted by a media station at his Sagana Lodge. It was the one I was being hounded around and his guys in parliament saying how I was misusing my position, and he was asked about my relationship with him,” Nyoro said.
On being labeled a mentee, Nyoro expressed surprise at the president’s remarks.
“Characteristically of him, he said I was a young man, he was mentoring, and I was left wondering how that mentoring was related to me and the kind of things I was going through. I knew, of course, some of the decisions must have come from a higher gauge.
I wondered why someone would try to benefit from my miseries instead of just letting me suffer,” he added.
Nyoro’s comments come after his unexpected removal from the influential Budget Committee, a position that allowed him to oversee parliamentary financial oversight.
The move has fueled speculation within political circles about the dynamics between the MP and the president, highlighting tensions that have been building in recent months.
The MP’s narrative sheds light on the complexities of political mentorship in Kenya, where relationships between emerging leaders and senior figures often intersect with power struggles and party dynamics.
Nyoro’s experience illustrates how public gestures of guidance can contrast sharply with the realities faced by politicians navigating legislative responsibilities.
Despite the fallout, Nyoro remains an active voice in parliamentary debates and continues to represent Kiharu constituents.
His reflections on the nature of mentorship and political accountability underscore ongoing debates about leadership, loyalty, and governance within Kenya’s ruling circles.