Nyoro unveils People’s Party officials

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has unveiled the first set of designated officials of the People’s Party of Kenya, with Benny Hinn Walubengo named secretary general.

Nyoro announced the appointments after a meeting in which party leaders discussed issues affecting the country and reaffirmed their intention to work with other opposition parties.

“People’s Party is pleased to announce the First set of designated Party officials as we steer the Party forward,” Nyoro said.

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Walubengo, from Nairobi County, will serve as secretary general, while Riziki Makokha from Busia County was named deputy party leader.

Samora K'alosi from Homa Bay County is the designated chairperson, with Mwanamisi Swaleh from Kwale County appointed vice chairperson.

John Kihiu from Kiambu County was named deputy secretary general in charge of administration affairs, while Mahad Abdi from Mandera County was designated treasurer.

Jane Sibia from Kisii County was named organising secretary.

Nyoro described Walubengo as an intelligent and articulate 24-year-old.

He congratulated the designated officials and said the party would work with political parties within the opposition to offer what he described as credible policy alternatives for the country's economic revival.

“We will work solidly with all Parties within the opposition as we offer credible policy alternatives for the revival of our Economy,” Nyoro said.

The appointments mark another step in the development of the party since Nyoro took over its leadership and moved it into the opposition in August.Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro with newly designated People’s Party secretary general Benny Hinn Walubengo during a party meeting on September 22, 2026/ HANDOUT

Nyoro announced on August 17 that he had left the United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya, saying he and his supporters had already disassociated themselves from the ruling party.

He said he had consulted several opposition leaders before settling on the new political vehicle, including former Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

Nyoro also said he had held consultations with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i for almost a year.

At the time, he said the party would welcome politicians seeking to contest in the 2027 General Election and would invite aspirants from across the opposition to its tours and activities.

A day after announcing his new political direction, Nyoro began a meet-the-people tour in Murang’a, where he sought to build support for the party and announced his presidential ambition.

The party has since expanded its activities beyond Murang’a as Nyoro embarked on tours and recruitment drives in different parts of the country.

By September 7, more than 300 political aspirants had joined the party within its first month, including sitting and former members of county assemblies, MPs, senators and gubernatorial aspirants.

Nyoro has maintained that the growth of the party is intended to expand the opposition rather than compete against other opposition formations.

“We will work with all willing political parties within the opposition to have a united front,” he said during his countrywide mobilisation.

He has also said the opposition should eventually agree on a single presidential candidate and running mate for the 2027 election, despite his own presidential ambitions.