Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro Speaking during a rally in Wote town, Makueni County on September 10, 2026. Photo Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has called on opposition leaders to unite and field a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election to challenge President William Ruto.
Speaking during a rally in Wote town, Makueni County, Nyoro said Kenyans he has interacted with across the country have consistently demanded that opposition parties set aside their differences and agree on one candidate capable of defeating Ruto at the ballot.
Nyoro said his recent engagements in counties including Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Busia and Kiambu had convinced him that ordinary Kenyans were more concerned about issues affecting their daily lives than political rivalries.
According to the Kiharu MP, Kenyans want leaders to focus on education, healthcare, employment and opportunities for young people rather than endless political competition.
He said the welfare of Kenyan families depends largely on access to quality healthcare, education and jobs, arguing that the country can only move forward when both university graduates and those without formal qualifications have opportunities to work and contribute to the economy.
“Politics does not change the life of a Kenyan like the one standing here. The life of every parent is their child. We need to look at education, health and jobs so that everyone who has graduated and those who have not graduated get an opportunity to serve themselves and their country,” Nyoro said.
The People's Party leader said the opposition must listen to Kenyans and work together if it hopes to dislodge Ruto from power.
Nyoro said he had already held discussions with several opposition principals and was convinced that a united opposition would provide a stronger challenge to the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He named former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua, former Attorney-General Justin Muturi, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna among leaders he said could be part of the opposition unity discussions.
“Kenyan people are telling us as opposition leaders that we must come together and produce one person who will be the presidential candidate. That person must also have one running mate,” he said.
Nyoro challenged opposition supporters in Makueni to embrace the idea of a broad political coalition, asking whether they would support an arrangement bringing together leaders from different political formations.
He specifically praised Kalonzo Musyoka, saying he had met with the Wiper leader and benefited from his advice and political experience.
Nyoro said Musyoka's age and experience made him a senior figure from whom younger politicians could learn, adding that he was ready to sit with other opposition leaders and discuss what Kenya needs.
“I have sat down with Kalonzo Musyoka and I really appreciate him because he gave me a lot of advice. Because of his age, he can be my father, and he has great wisdom,” Nyoro said.
He urged opposition leaders to avoid individual interests and instead prioritise the country's future by agreeing on a single presidential candidate.
Nyoro further told the crowd that the opposition should seek a candidate who can unite Kenyans across regions and generations, rather than allowing competing presidential ambitions to divide the vote.
He also expressed confidence that a united opposition could deny President Ruto a second term without forcing the country into a presidential runoff.
“Tunataka Ruto aende Sugoi round one bila runoff,” Nyoro told the crowd, drawing an enthusiastic response from his supporters.
The Kiharu MP's remarks come as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election, with opposition figures exploring possible alliances and coalition arrangements to take on the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Nyoro said the People's Party would continue engaging other opposition parties and leaders as part of efforts to build what he described as a united political front.
He challenged the opposition principals to heed the wishes of Kenyans and put aside personal ambitions in favour of a single candidate capable of mounting a formidable challenge against Ruto.
