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Hon. Samson Ndindi Nyoro | |
|---|---|
 Hon. Ndindi in 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Kiharu | |
| Assumed office August 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Irungu Kang'ata |
| Constituency | Kiharu Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1985 Murang'a District |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Spouse | Sophia Wambui |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (Economics) |
| Alma mater | Kenyatta University |
Ndindi Nyoro, CBS, MP (born 12 December 1985) is a Kenyan politician, an entrepreneur and member of parliament (MP) for Kiharu Constituency, serving a second term. Ndindi belongs to United Democratic Alliance (UDA), a political party under the Kenya Kwanza alliance led by the current and fifth president of Kenya, Dr William Ruto. He is a graduate of Kenyatta University with a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and was a student leader at the same university.[1] Ndindi has been rated as among the best performing Members of Parliament in Kenya,[2][3] and he is currently the Chairman of Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly.[4] During Kenya's 59th Jamhuri Day, Ndindi was feted by President William Ruto with an honour of Chief of Burning Spear (CBS) for his exemplary development record in Kiharu constituency. [5]
Besides being a Member of Parliament (MP), Ndindi is an entrepreneur with interests in stock brokerage, communication, construction, civil works, water engineering and drilling. His journey of entrepreneurship commenced as a cobbler and a hawker in his peasantry teenage life in Murang'a countryside,[6] before elevating to the pinnacle of business success.
Ndindi threw his hat into the ring for the Kiharu Constituency Parliamentary Seat in 2017 and got elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) after scooping 60,881 votes against his closest competitor who garnered 35,181 votes. Ndindi made history as a son of peasant farmer being elected as an MP in a constituency that was famous for the prominent politicians it produced, including Kenneth Matiba.[7] During 2022 general election, Ndindi was re-elected and won the same seat with a landslide where he garnered 68,256 votes against his closest competitor who garnered 9,425 votes.[8]
Ndindi is a confidante and a key member of President William Ruto's inner circle.[9] He was a strong frontrunner to be President William Ruto's running mate in the 9 August General election, but the position went to Rigathi Gachagua who is now Kenya's Deputy President. Ndindi belongs to United Democratic Alliance, a political party under Kenya Kwanza.
In March 2019, Ndindi proposed a bill in parliament, Anti-corruption and Economics Crime Amendment Bill 2019, which stipulated stringent penalties including execution for those convicted of corruption in Kenya. Though the bill drew a flurry of excitement, ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga slammed it as a ploy to clip powers of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Directorate of Public Prosecutions in handling corruption cases. However, Ndindi denied this and blamed the media for misinformation.[10]
On Sunday, 8 September 2019, Ndindi clashed with then Nominated MP Maina Kamanda at a fundraiser ceremony in Kiharu and thereafter sought and arrested by police on allegations of assault, incitement and causing disturbance. His supporters in Murang'a town immediately staged protests and held vigils in demand of his release, maintaining that Ndindi was innocent. Members of Parliament allied to then Deputy President William Ruto termed Ndindi's arrest as mere political persecution and blamed it on then President Uhuru Kenyatta's government operatives for applying bullying tactics to silence those who did not subscribe to their political beliefs. However, Ndindi was freed following morning and charges against him dropped unconditionally.[11][12]
Ndindi is married to Sophia Wambui. He is the author of a motivational book, 'How to Succeed in High School.
- ^ App, Daily Nation. "Samson Ndindi's journey to parliament". mobile.nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Revealed: Best and worst MPs, senators". Daily Nation. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ pm, Samuel Mbataru on 25 February 2020-4:34 (25 February 2020). "Ndindi Nyoro Tops List of Best Performing MPs- Survey". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Win for Ruto allies as they are proposed to head committees – People Daily". pd.co.ke. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Khaemba, Amos (13 December 2022). "Ndindi Nyoyo, 22 other politicians awarded state commendations by Ruto". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Kiharu MP Elect Shares His Journey From Street Hawker To Law Maker". The Sauce. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ App, Daily Nation. "Samson Ndindi's journey to parliament". mobile.nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ pm, Samuel Mbataru on 25 February 2020-4:34 (25 February 2020). "Ndindi Nyoro Tops List of Best Performing MPs- Survey". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Ruto's men: The new power brokers at State House". Nation. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Nyoro says public misled about graft bill". The Star. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Reporter, Standard Digital. "MP Ndindi Nyoro arrested". The Standard. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ Chaos erupts in Murang'a over MP Nyoro arrest – VIDEO, retrieved 10 September 2019