Ndindi Nyoro Explains Finance Bill Absence, Distances Himself From Government
Politics Updated: 27 June 2026 18:17 EAT
Photo courtesy : Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro speaking to the p
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has broken his silence over his absence during the decisive vote on the Finance Bill 2026, apologising to Kenyans while insisting his actions were guided by strategy rather than political convenience.
Addressing a press conference in Nairobi, the Kiharu MP said he understood the disappointment expressed by many Kenyans after he failed to participate in the National Assembly vote, admitting he had received overwhelming feedback through social media, phone calls and WhatsApp messages.
Nyoro explained that his decision was informed by his understanding of parliamentary procedure, particularly in votes that require a two-thirds majority. He argued that such motions are not always defeated through direct voting but by denying the House the numbers required to meet the constitutional threshold.
"As you all know, any vote that requires a two-thirds majority you do not win it by voting. You win it by denying the two-thirds majority in the House," Nyoro said, citing previous impeachment proceedings involving governors as examples of the strategy.
He maintained that his actions were taken in good faith, saying there had been "nothing to hide" about his conduct despite the criticism that followed his absence from the Finance Bill vote.
The MP dismissed claims that he had deliberately avoided taking a public position or was acting as a political double agent, saying opponents had exploited his silence because he had become politically vulnerable over the past week.
Nyoro also rejected remarks attributed to Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, saying even some of the people who informed him about the comments admitted they did not believe them. He therefore saw no need to respond to what he described as politically motivated allegations.
He reiterated that he no longer supports the government's management of the economy, arguing that his public criticism of taxation, the rising cost of living and other economic policies demonstrates that he is no longer aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
"There is no way I can speak the same things I speak about if I am still in government," he said, adding that he would continue offering alternative views both inside and outside Parliament.
Nyoro said he had deliberately avoided rushing into a new political alignment despite mounting pressure from supporters and critics to declare his next political home ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He reminded Kenyans that he actively campaigned for the current administration in 2022, noting that the experience had taught him the importance of carefully evaluating future political decisions rather than making emotionally driven choices.
According to the legislator, the country's most important decision is not merely choosing leaders but determining the kind of Kenya citizens want before identifying the team capable of delivering that vision.
Nyoro appealed to Kenyans to grant him between three and four weeks to unveil his political direction and proposals for the country's future, saying he had spent months working on ideas that extend beyond immediate political battles.
He insisted that his silence should not be interpreted as inactivity, describing it instead as a period of deep reflection and planning aimed at ensuring that any decision he makes serves the country's long-term interests rather than his personal political convenience.
Addressing accusations that he could be acting as a "mole" for either political side, Nyoro dismissed the claims, saying he had been handling his political affairs independently and that his public record speaks for itself.
He further denied suggestions that his fallout with government stemmed from losing the chairmanship of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Instead, he said the turning point came during the impeachment process, where he opposed efforts to remove a senior government official because his conscience would not allow him to support the move.
Nyoro revealed that he had informed those leading the impeachment push that he was prepared to bear whatever political consequences resulted from refusing to back the process, adding that losing the Budget Committee chairmanship was part of that gradual political separation.
Responding to claims that he may have been financially induced to skip the Finance Bill vote, the Kiharu MP firmly denied receiving any payments, stating that since being re-elected in 2022 he has never travelled abroad at Parliament's expense and has personally financed all his international engagements.
The MP concluded by saying he would continue speaking against excessive taxation, rising school fees, alleged illegal killings and other national concerns without fear, insisting that his forthcoming political position will be based solely on what he believes is in the best interests of Kenya rather than on popularity, friendships or short-term political gain.
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