Babu Owino Says Ndindi Nyoro Set to Join Kenya Moja

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is expected to join the Kenya Moja movement, a coalition of younger legislators positioning themselves as an alternative to established political parties, according to Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

The movement, informally known as the “Third Force,” brings together MPs from both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) who say they are disillusioned with traditional party structures. Members of the group have criticised what they describe as entrenched political hierarchies that limit the influence of younger leaders. 

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has framed the alliance as a pushback against “legacy politics” in favour of a more inclusive and democratic approach. Kenya Moja began to take shape during anti-government protests in mid-2025, where several of its now-prominent members emerged as critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Since then, the group has shifted its focus to broader issues, including political stagnation and lack of generational representation in national leadership. 

“This is not rebellion,” Owino said in a recent interview. “It is a reaffirmation of democratic principles.”

Nyoro’s anticipated move marks a sharp departure from his previous political path. Once a close ally of President William Ruto, he recently lost his position as Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, a role considered one of the most influential in Parliament. Nyoro has not publicly addressed the matter, but Owino claims discussions with him are underway and that his entry into the movement is likely.

Other leaders, including Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, have also begun to distance themselves from traditional party affiliations. Wamuchomba, formerly aligned with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has recently appeared at public events with ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, suggesting wider political shifts may be underway.

Although Kenya Moja has not formally registered as a political party, its leaders have not ruled out doing so in the future. For now, they say their focus is on grassroots mobilisation and promoting democratic engagement. Amisi acknowledged facing pressure from party loyalists but said the group remains committed to its goals.