Ruto Speaks on Ndindi Nyoro’s Ouster, Calls Him a “Fine Gentleman”
President William Ruto has spoken out about his relationship with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, following the lawmaker’s removal as chair of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly.
During an interview on Monday, March 31, ahead of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region, Ruto expressed strong admiration for Nyoro, calling him a talented and promising leader. He emphasized his role in mentoring the youthful MP, stating, “Ndindi Nyoro is a fine gentleman. Huyo kijana mimi ndio ninamkuza kisiasa” (I am the one nurturing him in politics).
Ruto’s Unwavering Support for Nyoro
Addressing speculation that Nyoro’s removal stemmed from political differences, Ruto reassured the public of his continued support for the MP. He urged Kenyans to trust his leadership in shaping Nyoro’s political career.
“Leave Ndindi Nyoro to me. He is among the young MPs I am currently mentoring. There are things I would rather not discuss here, but rest assured, I have a plan for him,” the president asserted.
Ruto acknowledged that young leaders sometimes make mistakes but reiterated his responsibility to guide them.
“They are bound to make errors here and there, but as a leader, it is my duty to steer them in the right direction. That is why I repeat, leave them to me,” he added.
Committee Reshuffle Explained
Regarding Nyoro’s exit from the Budget Committee leadership, Ruto dismissed claims of political sidelining, clarifying that it was a routine parliamentary restructuring exercise.
He explained that Parliament had reached its mid-term mark, necessitating leadership changes in committees as mandated by law.
“Parliamentary committees undergo periodic reorganization. The law dictates that at mid-term, leadership positions in committees must be subjected to fresh elections. To be re-elected, one must express interest in retaining their role. I am not sure whether Ndindi Nyoro presented himself for re-election as chair of the Budget Committee,” Ruto explained.
Balancing Parliamentary Leadership
The president elaborated on the broader adjustments in committee leadership, linking them to his administration’s efforts to promote regional balance. He pointed out that when his government expanded to include opposition leader Raila Odinga and his allies, leadership adjustments were necessary.
“Out of the 25 parliamentary committees, Mt. Kenya MPs chaired 12, while Rift Valley legislators led 9. After consultations, it was agreed, in the spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion, that both Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley MPs would relinquish three chair positions each to allow for fairer leadership distribution across the country,” Ruto stated.
Despite explaining the broader strategy, he refrained from disclosing specific details on how individual MPs were selected for removal. He urged those with concerns to seek answers from Parliament.
“How the decision was made on who would step aside and who would remain in those positions is best explained by the members of Parliament themselves,” he concluded.
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