Ndindi Nyoro. Photo/Courtesy
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has offered a personal explanation for his decision to steer clear of confrontational politics involving President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying his approach is shaped as much by values as by strategy.
Speaking in a reflective tone, Nyoro framed his political posture around age, family, and the example leaders set for younger generations.
He noted that he belongs to the same age group as the sons of the former deputy president and the daughters of President Ruto, a reality that has influenced how he conducts himself in public political debates.
“Former deputy president, his sons are my age set. The daughters of the president, I mean, in terms of age, almost. They would be, I mean, but I would marry his daughter. I mean, because of age,” the vocal MP said.
Nyoro said this generational proximity forces him to think beyond short-term political gains and consider the moral implications of his actions.
He questioned what kind of image he would project if young people, including leaders’ children who are his peers, watched him engage in hostile exchanges or personal attacks against their parents.
While acknowledging that politics often comes with strong emotions and the urge to speak out, the Kiharu MP said he made a conscious decision to be different.
He admitted that there are moments when, as both a politician and a human being, he feels compelled to express frustration or confront issues aggressively.
However, he said restraint has become a deliberate choice.
Nyoro argued that leadership should be guided by dignity and mutual respect, even amid sharp political disagreements.
He suggested that constant verbal battles and public hostility risk normalising intolerance and disrespect, especially to younger Kenyans observing national politics.
His remarks come at a time when political tensions remain high within and outside the ruling coalition, with sharp exchanges becoming common across platforms.
Nyoro’s stance positions him as a politician seeking to define himself through moderation rather than confrontation.
By grounding his politics in personal values and generational responsibility, Nyoro appears intent on carving out a distinct identity—one that prioritises example-setting over political theatrics in Kenya’s charged political environment.