Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been removed from his influential role in the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee in a surprise change of parliamentary committees made public on July 29.
This decision has shocked many political observers, especially because Nyoro has been one of President William Ruto’s most vocal allies when it comes to defending economic policies and the government’s financial direction.
The reshuffle was made official through a notice from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who released a list showing the new composition of several key parliamentary committees.
Ndindi Nyoro will now serve in the Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers, a position previously held by MP Sankaire Lea Sopia. Meanwhile, Dr. John Mugo Edwin Gichuki has been appointed to take over Nyoro’s former position in the powerful budget committee, which plays a central role in discussing, planning, and approving national government spending.
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Although no explanation was given for this change, it is likely to raise questions about what it means for Nyoro’s future within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Political shifts and internal competition may have played a part in the reorganisation, with some observers speculating that Nyoro could be losing influence or facing silent resistance from other power players around President Ruto.
This move also adds fuel to ongoing discussions about emerging camps within the coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Besides Nyoro, other significant changes were made in various departmental committees.
The Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation will now include Mweruli Mudama Stanley and Dr. Osogo Bensouda Joyce Atieno.
These changes suggest the government is trying to bring in new faces or balance political representation across different regions and interests.
In the Labour Committee, Mary Wamaua Njoroge takes over from Lisa Chelule, who has now been moved to the Regional Development Committee. This too indicates a wider shuffle that touches on loyalty, performance, and possibly future political positioning.
Sankaire Lea Sopia, who lost her seat in the Diaspora Affairs Committee, has now been moved to the Committee on Tourism and Wildlife.
The Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee will now have John Okano Wire, another new face added in this round of changes.
Eric Muchangi Karemba has been moved to the Public Petitions Committee, while his previous role in the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee is now held by Nimrod Mbithuka Mbuyu.
These reshuffles, although routine in some cases, seem to carry deeper political meaning this time, especially with the removal of key allies like Ndindi Nyoro from positions of influence.
These committee changes could be early signs of a bigger realignment in the ruling party.
