Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro is trending on X as Kenyans debate his political position, with the nickname “Sharp Boy” featuring prominently in online discussions surrounding his recent statements and political activities.

According to Daily Nation, Nyoro was among 186 MPs who missed the crucial National Assembly sitting during the Third Reading of the Finance Bill 2026 on June 18, when 162 of the 349-member House participated in the vote. The Bill was approved by 122 MPs against 40, despite Nyoro having previously been vocal on economic and borrowing-related issues.

According to reports by The Kenya Times, Nyoro later explained his absence from the Finance Bill vote after facing public criticism. His absence became a major talking point because of his previous involvement in debates surrounding government borrowing and fiscal policy.

According to The Star, Nyoro has also faced accusations from sections of the opposition that he could be working indirectly in favour of President William Ruto. The Kiharu MP has rejected the “mole” allegations and maintained that his People's Party of Kenya is intended to expand the opposition rather than divide it.

According to The Star, Nyoro has increasingly positioned himself as an opposition politician after leaving UDA and taking leadership of the People's Party of Kenya. The party has been recruiting politicians across several counties as it prepares for the 2027 General Election, while Nyoro has repeatedly called for opposition parties to eventually work together.

According to reports on Friday, September 25, Nyoro used a public meeting in Kathiani to criticise President William Ruto and defend former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Nyoro argued that Ruto should respect Kenyatta because he will eventually leave office and become a retired president himself.

According to The Star, Nyoro's changing political position has already generated considerable debate within opposition circles, particularly because of his previous close association with Ruto and his decision to establish an independent political vehicle. The newspaper has reported that Nyoro has repeatedly defended his decision while rejecting suggestions that his political activities are designed to assist the government.

According to Citizen Digital, Nyoro has also intensified his criticism of the Government-to-Government fuel importation arrangement following remarks by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni concerning middlemen involved in Uganda's petroleum purchases through Kenya. Nyoro alleged that senior Kenyan officials were aware of the practices surrounding the arrangement, although those allegations remain claims by the MP and should not be treated as established facts.

According to The Star, the controversy surrounding the G-to-G fuel arrangement has attracted wider public scrutiny, with the Motorists Association of Kenya calling for an audit of the system following Museveni's remarks. This has provided additional context to Nyoro's criticism of the arrangement.

According to KBC, President William Ruto has defended the G-to-G arrangement, saying it was designed to eliminate brokers and stabilise fuel supplies and foreign-exchange pressures. The government's position therefore differs sharply from Nyoro's allegations about the role of intermediaries in the fuel business.

According to Citizen Digital, government-aligned figures have also criticised Nyoro over his recent attacks on the administration, accusing him of working with opposition figures against Ruto. Nyoro and his allies have continued to reject such claims as political attacks against his emerging political movement.

Nyoro has also previously raised concerns about government relations with the media. In March 2026, he accused the government of frustrating media organisations through delayed payments, while his wider criticism has included claims about political interference and the media environment. The Star separately reported that Nyoro had called for journalists to be protected from intimidation and political interference.

The latest developments have therefore placed Nyoro at the centre of renewed political debate, with his supporters presenting him as an independent voice while critics continue to question his political strategy. His growing opposition activities, criticism of the Ruto administration and calls for opposition unity have made him one of the politicians attracting increasing attention as Kenya moves toward the 2027 General Election.