Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has launched a scathing attack on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government, accusing it of abandoning the core pledges that swept it into power during the 2022 general election.
Speaking candidly on a public platform, Nyoro — a former close ally of President William Ruto and ex-Chair of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee — directed his criticism squarely at the president and his administration. He argued that the government has drifted far from its original reform agenda.
Nyoro recalled that UDA campaigned on a strong message of fiscal discipline, promising to reduce borrowing in order to stabilize Kenya’s economy amid rising public debt. He lamented that the opposite has happened.
“We promised Kenyans that we would borrow less to sustain the economy,” Nyoro said, noting that continued heavy borrowing now threatens long-term economic stability and contradicts the party’s manifesto.
The legislator also raised alarm over education funding, describing it as one of the most neglected sectors under the current administration.
According to Nyoro, public schools are struggling with delayed and inadequate capitation, teacher shortages, and crumbling infrastructure — challenges that directly undermine the constitutional right to free basic education.
He warned that persistent delays in releasing funds could push parents into financial distress or even provoke nationwide protests.
Nyoro recently threatened to mobilize parents across the country if the government fails to release full capitation for the 2026 academic year, arguing that allocations in some cases are alarmingly low, with claims of figures dipping to about KSh 109 per learner.
In a particularly sharp jab, Nyoro accused the government of prioritizing public relations over real impact, arguing that glossy communication has replaced meaningful results.
“We are spending more energy on PR instead of letting results speak for themselves,” he said, adding that critical sectors like education continue to suffer as resources are diverted to image management.
Nyoro’s remarks highlight growing internal cracks within UDA, signaling rising frustration among some of President Ruto’s former allies. As a prominent political figure in Murang’a and nationally, his comments reflect broader discontent over unmet promises on debt reduction and social investment.
With such criticism now coming from within government ranks, pressure continues to mount on the Ruto administration to explain the widening gap between its campaign commitments and its record in office.
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