An analysis by the Star on Nyoro's heightened countrywide tours since January 10, shows that the Kiharu MP has made 15 trips in 60 days.
There are silent murmurs in Nyoro's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party about the second-term MP's agenda and ultimate objective.
The 39-year-old Kenyatta University Economist was among the few who fought hard to be President Wiliam Ruto's running mate in 2022 but lost to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Not an ordinary MP
The MP considered by his peers as an ambitious leader is one of the few richest politicos within the Kenya Kwanza ranks, beating most senior politicians including ministers.
Nyoro's perceived massive financial war chest is seen as crucial in his countrywide tours, receiving numerous invitations from his colleagues to lead in several school and church fundraisers.
"Nyoro is not an ordinary MP, he is a member of President Ruto's inner circle and an influential linchpin who cannot be wished away from Ruto's succession matrix," political analyst Alexander Nyamboga said.
Nyamboga observed that Nyoro has mastered President Ruto's political rule book that saw him traverse the country as DP, building massive support that delivered him to State House despite serious resistance.
"Nyoro's eyes are definitely in 2032 when President Ruto retires but being young and ambitious, he has started early enough to build his popularity,'' he said.
Jitters
Nyoro's heightened tours across the country have already sparked jitters in Kenya Kwanza with some leaders uncomfortable with his unclear agenda.
Others have embraced Nyoro's larger-than-life ambitions and want to ride on that to get help in Harambees in their backyards akin to Ruto's 2013-22 strategy.
Riding on his ranking as the best-performing MP in the country by Infotrak, Nyoro has sustained his frenetic tours including touring opposition strongholds.
This is against the backdrop of hashed debate about President Ruto's 2032 succession and a push to have Nyoro replace Gachagua in 2027.
A few weeks ago, Mt Kenya region had witnessed intense debate about Gachagua's replacement, forcing President Ruto to warn youthful leaders to go slow.
Leveraging on his powerful parliamentary office, Nyoro sparked speculations when on January 25 he held talks with Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga.
Also in the meeting was Nandi Governor Stephen Sang’.
The meeting centred on unlocking the County Government's Additional Allocation Bill, 2024.
The meeting caused disquiet within the Kenya Kwanza ranks with some high-ranking politicians in UDA questioning Nyoro’s intentions.
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa expressed his concerns against the MP meeting with the Council of Governors alone on a matter of national interest.
“My concern lies in understanding why Ndindi would engage with the Council of Governors alone regarding a contested matter, akin to a judge meeting a suspect or witness before a hearing,” Karungo said.
Trips across the political divide
On March 3, Nyoro was in opposition leader Raila Odinga’s Bondo turf where he attended a Sunday mass at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Bondo Parish.
The MP was hosted by area MP Gideon Ochanda who is considered a rebel within Raila’s ODM party.
On March 2, Nyoro was in Kacheliba Constituency, West Pokot County for the Catholic parish's 40th anniversary.
He was hosted by Kacheliba MP Titus Loteen and attended by top UDA bigwigs including Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Governor Simon Kachapin.
On February 26, Nyoro was in Uasin Gishu County where he attended a high-level fundraiser hosted by area MP Oscar Sudi.
“Today I joined Hon Oscar Sudi for the launch and distribution of Ksh. 66 million in bursaries. We also toured Langas Primary School to check on other NG-CDF projects. Gov Jonathan Bii and many leaders attended,’’ Nyoro wrote on his X account.
On February 25, Nyoro was in Kinango Constituency - Kwale County in support of the Pastors Shining Fellowship (PSF) on the invitation of area MP Gonzi Rai.
“Kwale DG Hon Chirema, Senator Hon Raphael Chimera, MCA Richard Itumbo attended,’’ he posted on his X account.
On February 17, Nyoro was on his Mt Kenya turf where he attended a Church Service at St Abbat Kirigara AIPCA church, Central Imenti Constituency at the invitation of area MP Moses Kirima.
“Hon Mugambi Rindikiri, Hon. Mpuru Aburi, Hon. Dorothy Muthoni, Area MCA Mutea attended,’’ Nyoro wrote on his X account.
Between February 14, Nyoro accompanied President Ruto and Gachagua for the launch of projects in Nyeri and Kiambu counties.
On February 2, Nyoro was in Western on the invitation of Khwisero MP Chris Aseka during the commissioning of a Tuition block at Khwisero Primary School.
On January 28, Nyoro was in Kisumu County where he attended mass and family day celebrations at St. Cecilia KUSA Catholic Church in Nyakach.
“Grateful for the warm welcome from the great people of Nyakach. ‘Nyasaye Ogwedhu’,’’ Nyoro posted on hi X account.
On January 27, Nyoro joined the Family of Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto in Kapenguria Constituency, West Pokot, to bid a final farewell to his beloved wife, Mary Chelimo Moroto.
“In Kepenguria Constituency, West Pokot County condoling with the Family of Hon Samuel Moroto following the loss of his wife. We are African and Africa is our Business,’’ he said on his X account.
On Friday, January 26, Nyoro toured Malindi for the launch of a school at the invitation of his Garsen counterpart, Ali Wario.
“We started at Danisa and Onkolde villages, then to the Launch of Kokane Gobo Secondary School and later at Mandingo Centre. Asanteni Sana. We are African and Africa is our Business,’’ he said.
On January 22 Nyoro was the chief guest in Mwingi West Constituency of Charles Ngusya Nguna (CNN) for the Bursary issuance and presentation of a School Bus.
The event was also attended by Kitui woman representative Irene Kasalu.
On January 20, Nyoro was in Kericho County, where he joined the burial of Sigowet/Soin MP Justice Keme’s father.
On January 18, Nyoro hosted a delegation from Amakuriat Catholic Parish, Kacheliba Constituency, West Pokot led by area MP Titus Lotee.
“Parish Priest, Fr Gervais Katia and the leadership of the Parish briefed us on various plans underway,” he said.
On January 14, the Kiharu MP attended Mass at the Mary Mother of God Ol-Kalou Catholic Church during the family day celebrations.
“Vicar General Rt Rev Fr Timothy Macharia led the service. We were hosted by Hon Njuguna Kiaraho. Hon Kwenya Thuku attended,’’ he said.
On January 13 the Kiharu MP was in Marsabit County where he joined his North Horr counterpart Wario Guyo during the launch of the Wezesha Masomo (WEMA) programme at Chalbi Boys High School.
On January 12, Nyoro joined Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Wanjiku during the launch of the Kiambaa Masomo Kwa Wote Programme.
“Students in Kiambaa Day Sec Schools will be paying Ksh. 2,000 per term. Thank you Watu Wa Kiambaa for always being amazing. We are African and Africa is our Business,’’ Nyoro wrote on his X account.
On January 10, Nyoro started the year with a mega event in Kiharu Constituency where he launched the ambitious Kiharu Masomo Bora Programme in Murang'a Town.
Highlights of the programme include extending benefits to all students in the constituency irrespective of where their parents come from or vote in.
The programme which covers 15,000 learners in 62 Schools sees learners pay only Sh1,000 per term.
All schools enjoy Sh 100 million from CDF for infrastructure, Sh20 million for books, and Lunch for 6 days a week with students serving chapati on the last Fridays of each month.
