Kiharu MP Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, once celebrated as a leading figure among Kenya’s young politicians, has now been implicated in the influential cartel networks that dominate the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
This revelation follows Nyoro’s public criticism of President William Ruto’s government regarding its heavy borrowing, leading to speculation about possible political retribution.
Reports suggest that Nyoro has played a significant role in manipulating KPLC’s procurement processes, inflating contracts, and operating companies that have secured dubious agreements with the utility.
His actions are believed to have drained billions from KPLC, exacerbating its financial struggles and contributing to the rising electricity costs that are increasingly burdensome for everyday Kenyans.
The timing of these revelations has raised eyebrows across the political landscape. Just days earlier, Nyoro broke ranks with the Kenya Kwanza leadership by openly condemning the government’s appetite for loans, warning that unchecked borrowing is rapidly pushing Kenya toward an unsustainable debt trap. His uncharacteristic public lecture to President Ruto, was widely seen as a bold move and one that may have rattled the State House.
Critics now suggest that the sudden targeting of Nyoro is not purely about fighting corruption but may also be a strategic move to silence dissent within the ruling coalition. It would not be the first time that whistleblowers or critics of powerful regimes have found themselves facing conveniently timed scandals.
Nonetheless, multiple insiders affirm that the evidence against Nyoro is substantial. Investigations indicate that he and his associates have benefited from preferential KPLC tenders, often edging out competitors through backdoor influence. His alleged involvement in the utility’s deep-rooted rot challenges his image as a “hustler” fighting for the common mwananchi.
The Kenya Power scandal has long been an open secret in Nairobi’s business and political corridors. Ghost projects, inflated bills, tender cartels, and the collapse of critical infrastructure have plagued the state utility for years. The emergence of Ndindi Nyoro’s name among those implicated points to the uncomfortable reality that even supposed reformers are not immune to the lure of corrupt networks.
When contacted for comment, Nyoro’s office dismissed the allegations as “politically motivated propaganda engineered to destroy independent voices.” Meanwhile, political observers warn that the targeting of Nyoro whether justified or retaliatory signals rising tensions within Kenya Kwanza and may mark the beginning of open cracks in the ruling alliance.
