Ndindi Nyoro: Ruto lied about mentoring me

By Newsflash Writer

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused President William Ruto of misleading Kenyans by claiming that he was among the leaders the Head of State was mentoring, remarks that were made during a visit to the Mt Kenya region in April.

However, speaking in an interview with Inooro TV on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Nyoro said the President’s comments deeply angered him and forced him to reflect on whether to publicly respond. “I contemplated of holding a press conference because those remarks really angered me,” he said, describing the moment as one that tested his restraint.

Advice from bishops

Nyoro questioned the basis of the President’s claims, insisting that they did not reflect reality. “I wondered, how would a person say that they are mentoring someone, yet they know the truth in their hearts,” he said.

He revealed that he sought counsel from trusted religious leaders before deciding how to react. “In that process, I called a few people. I called one bishop who is my friend. I told him that I wanted to call the press to clarify [the President’s remarks], because that was not the truth,” Nyoro explained.

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According to the Kiharu MP, the conversation took an unexpected turn when he learned that the bishop was in the company of other clerics. “When I called the bishop, he was coincidentally hosting other three bishops. I spoke to each of them on phone,” he said.

The bishops, Nyoro added, urged him to exercise caution and restraint, assuring him that they understood the truth of the matter. “One of them told me that they were just watching, but they knew the truth. They advised me not to respond as that would make out journey difficult and affect our working for the people,” he said.

Criticism of government

Nyoro maintained that his political record speaks for itself, noting that he continued to criticise the government even while serving as chairperson of the National Assembly Finance Committee. He argued that leadership should be judged by actions rather than rhetoric. “Leadership is about what you do, not what you say,” he said.

He emphasised that his focus remains on substantive national issues, particularly the economy and public debt, rather than political positioning. “What I am speaking about the country’s economy and its debts are more important the election related issues we can think about,” Nyoro stated.

He warned that excessive focus on succession politics risks distracting leaders from more urgent concerns. “We may waste time thinking about who will hold a certain position but we forget to discuss on if the country will be there,” he said.

Asked whether he intends to run for the presidency in 2027, Nyoro offered a cautious and reflective response, stressing the need for humility in politics. “It’s a time to humble oneself to avoid being blinded. A politician falls for being fed with illusions,” he said, stopping short of declaring any ambition as the next general election draws closer.