- Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa has warned opposition leaders against admitting Ndindi Nyoro into their political camp.
- Thang’wa alleged that the Kiharu MP could be working as a spy for President William Ruto.
- Nyoro recently dismissed suggestions that he was a government mole within the opposition.
- The Kiharu MP said he plans to meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for tea after Gachagua returns from the United States.
- Nyoro has also ruled out backing President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa has cautioned leaders seeking to build a united opposition against bringing Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro into their political arrangement.
Thang’wa made the remarks on Thursday, September 3, while accusing Nyoro of potentially acting as a government spy. He claimed the Kiharu lawmaker could gain access to opposition strategies and pass the information to President William Ruto.
The senator specifically addressed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition figures, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua and Justin Muturi.
Thang’wa argued that opposition leaders should be cautious about giving Nyoro a leadership position within their coalition.
According to the Kiambu senator, Nyoro could use such access to monitor the opposition’s discussions and share details with the President. He made the allegation without providing evidence to support the claim.
“We are telling Rigathi Gachagua and the other alternative government party leaders: Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua and Justin Muturi that Ndindi Nyoro is a spy,” Thang’wa said.
“If you bring him in as a party leader, he will listen to your plans and report back to William Ruto,” he alleged.
The remarks came shortly after Nyoro responded to claims that he could be operating as a government mole within the opposition.
Speaking on Wednesday night, September 2, Nyoro said he had not heard any opposition leader directly accuse him or his party of working against the coalition.
The Kiharu MP said he would respond publicly if such an accusation was made by an opposition leader. His comments appeared to address growing debate over his political position and his interactions with figures opposed to the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“I have not heard any leader directly accuse our party. If they do, I will come out and defend it,” Nyoro stated.
Nyoro has been increasingly linked to discussions involving opposition parties as political players begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Kiharu MP also disclosed plans to meet Gachagua after the former Deputy President returns from his tour of the United States.
Nyoro said the proposed meeting should not be interpreted as evidence of hostility between the two politicians. He maintained that he has maintained cordial relations with Gachagua and other opposition leaders.
The People’s Party of Kenya leader said his focus is on building his political party while remaining open to working with other players in the opposition.
“I have fair relationships with all opposition leaders, including Gachagua. I have a party to build; any collaboration with anyone within the opposition is what we are doing,” he said.
Nyoro added that his planned meeting with Gachagua would simply be between two politicians who know each other and have no personal dispute.
“When Gachagua comes back, I will go for tea; we are not enemies, we are friends,” he stated.
Despite his willingness to engage opposition leaders, Nyoro has also sought to draw a clear line between his political future and President Ruto’s re-election bid.
The Kiharu MP said he would not support Ruto in the 2027 presidential election. He went further by making a strong criticism of the President’s record and leadership.
“You cannot love Kenya and support William Ruto unless you don’t know him. If you know him, you cannot support him and at the same time love Kenya,” Nyoro said.
His position is likely to keep attention on his relationship with opposition leaders as political parties prepare for the next General Election.
The latest exchange between Nyoro and Thang’wa also highlights the growing political contest over who will be trusted within emerging opposition alliances. With 2027 approaching, alliances and individual politicians are expected to face increased scrutiny over their loyalties and political plans.
