Nyoro accuses Ruto for allegedly using public assets for personal gain

People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader and Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has accused President William Ruto of placing personal commercial interests ahead of national priorities, demanding that he stop conducting business using public assets.

Nyoro alleged that the controversial Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) share sale had exposed concerns over the use of public resources, including pensioners’ savings, warning that the transaction could form part of a wider plan to transfer public assets into private hands.

Addressing residents of Kiharu at Mother’s Union Hall in Murang’a town, the former National Assembly Budget Committee chairperson claimed that the president had instructed the chief executives of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) and Pension Commissions Fund (PCF) to sell shares.

He further alleged that investors associated with the transaction had made profits amounting to Sh16 billion within five days, even as ordinary Kenyans continued to grapple with economic hardship.

Nyoro insisted that the President could not credibly defend the interests of Kenyans while simultaneously pursuing commercial interests in transactions involving public assets.

“Sasa na-address Ruto nikiwa hapa, nilimskia Ukambani analialia, namwambia William Ruto wacha mambo ya biashara wewe ni president wa Kenya, hauwezi kuwa unatetea Wakenya mkienda kwa meza ya biashara na wewe uko upande yote mbili,” Nyoro said.

He also mocked the President’s response to national challenges, claiming that Ruto was more concerned about personal financial interests than the country’s economic difficulties.

“Ruto hata ukimwambia nchi inachomeka hana shughuli, bora umwambie pesa yake inachomeka ndio anaweza ruka,” he said.

The PPK leader urged the government to prioritise protecting public resources and addressing the cost-of-living crisis rather than engaging in transactions he argued could disadvantage citizens.

Nyoro also turned his criticism towards opposition leaders, accusing some of resorting to propaganda and personal attacks instead of strengthening the campaign against the government.

He dismissed allegations by some Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leaders portraying him as a mole or government project, arguing that DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua had been closer to Ruto while serving as his deputy than Nyoro had been during his tenure as Budget Committee chairperson.

He challenged DCP Secretary-General John Methu to stop misleading Kenyans and focus on issues affecting the country.

“Mkileta propaganda naongeza kasi kwa kasi zaidi,” Nyoro declared, insisting that the attacks would not deter him from holding the government accountable.

On the 2027 General Election, Nyoro called on opposition leaders to set aside personal differences and agree on a single presidential candidate and running mate capable of challenging Ruto.

He maintained that the one-term corrupted as ‘Wantam’ agenda was not the preserve of any individual or political faction but a collective undertaking for leaders seeking political change.

Nyoro said he intended to participate in discussions on the opposition’s political direction, adding that respecting fellow leaders should not be mistaken for weakness.

He also raised concerns over the financial struggles of traders in Nyamakima, Nairobi, claiming that mounting debts and high taxation had pushed some towards auction.

According to Nyoro, the traders had engaged the President and expected action on their grievances, but commitments made to them remained unfulfilled.

He further criticised the government over the ongoing university lecturers’ strike, accusing it of failing to honour agreements reached with university lecturers.

Nyoro urged the administration to implement the agreed terms to end the industrial dispute, warning that prolonged disruption was hurting students and threatening the quality of higher education.