Ndindi Nyoro Kicked Out of Budget Committee in Major Parliamentary Shakeup
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been officially removed from the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee in a new wave of parliamentary reshuffles announced on Tuesday, July 29.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula issued a notice revealing adjustments in various departmental committees. The changes, which affect several lawmakers, are part of ongoing efforts to streamline parliamentary operations.
Nyoro has now been transferred to the Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers, replacing Hon. Sankaire Lea Sopiato. Meanwhile, Hon. Dr. Edwin Gichuki Mugo takes over Nyoro’s former position in the Budget Committee.
“Pursuant to the House resolutions of March 2025 and Standing Order 175, these committee appointments are hereby approved,” Wetang’ula stated.
Ndindi Nyoro’s Political Shifts Continue
The move comes just months after Nyoro was replaced as Chairperson of the Budget Committee by Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandi. This latest change may signal a shift in his parliamentary influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Full List of MPs Affected in the Committee Reshuffle
Departmental Committee Changes:
- Budget and Appropriations Committee: Hon. Dr. Edwin Gichuki Mugo replaces Ndindi Nyoro
- Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers: Ndindi Nyoro replaces Sankaire Leah Sopiato
- Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation: Mwiruri Muthama Stanley replaces Chepkwony Charity Kathambi
- Labour: Njoroge Mary Wamaua replaces Chelule Liza Chepkorir
- Regional Development: Chelule Liza Chepkorir replaces Otucho Mary Emase
- Tourism and Wildlife: Sankaire Leah Sopiato replaces Dr. Edwin Gichuki Mugo
- Trade, Industry and Cooperatives: Bwire John Okano replaces CS Ruku Geoffrey Kiringa
- Constitution Implementation Oversight: Mbai Nimrod Mbithuka replaces Karemba Eric Muchangi
Other Committee Adjustments:
- Public Petitions: Karemba Eric Muchangi replaces Kagesi Kibai Ernest Ogesi
- Ntwiga Patrick Munene replaces Mbai Nimrod Mbithuka
- Committee on Powers and Privileges: Maina Jane Njeri replaces Bwire John Okano
- Ahmed Shakeel Shabir replaces Oyoo James Onyango
- Committee on Implementation: Chepkowny Charity Kathambi replaces Mwiruri Muthama Stanley
- National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity: Muratha Anne Wanjiku Mugo replaces Maina Jane Njeri
- Orero Peter Ochieng’ replaces the late Were Charles Ong’ondo
- Decentralized Funds Accounts: Oyoo James Onyango replaces Dr. Osogo Bensuda Joyce Atieno
- Public Accounts: Otucho Mary Emase fills the slot vacated by Public Service CS Ruku Geoffrey Kariuki Kiringa
What This Means for the Political Landscape
These changes reflect a significant restructuring within the National Assembly, with several MPs being strategically repositioned. As Parliament moves toward key legislative activities, these shifts could play a role in shaping policy direction and committee influence.
