NAIROBI, Kenya – Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been removed from the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee and reassigned to the National Assembly’s Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers Committee, in a fresh round of reshuffles affecting dozens of lawmakers.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Tuesday, July 29, announced the changes in a formal notice, signalling a major realignment within parliamentary departmental committees.
Nyoro’s removal comes months after he was ousted as Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in March and replaced by Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandi.
The new changes see him replaced by Dr. Edwin Gichuki Mugo (Mbeere North) on the committee that oversees national budget processes and expenditure priorities.
“Pursuant to Standing Order 175 and previous resolutions of the House, this House further approves the appointment of the following members to the respective committees as specified,” Wetang’ula said during the House sitting.
In his new role, Nyoro replaces Kajiado County MP Lea Sankaire on the Diaspora Affairs Committee—seen as a less influential docket compared to his previous post that placed him at the heart of national budgeting.
The reshuffle affects more than a dozen committees and has sparked speculation over internal political manoeuvres within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition and among opposition ranks.
Other Key Committee Changes:
- Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation: Stanley Muthama Mwiruri replaces Charity Kathambi Chepkwony, while Joyce Atieno Osogo fills the vacancy left by the late Charles Ong’ondo Were.
- Labour Committee: Mary Wamaua Njoroge replaces Liza Chelule Chepkorir.
- Regional Development: Chelule Chepkorir moves to replace Mary Otucho Emase.
- Tourism and Wildlife: Leah Sankaire takes over from Dr. Edwin Gichuki Mugo.
- Trade, Industry and Cooperatives: John Okano Bwire fills the slot vacated by now Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku.
- Constitution Implementation Oversight: Nimrod Mbithuka Mbai replaces Eric Muchangi Karemba.
- Public Petitions: Karemba moves to replace Ernest Kibai Kagesi, while Patrick Munene Ntwiga replaces Nimrod Mbai.
- Powers and Privileges Committee: Jane Njeri Maina replaces John Okano Bwire, and Ahmed Shakeel Shabbir replaces James Onyango Oyoo.
- Implementation Committee: Charity Kathambi takes the place of Stanley Muthama.
- National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity: Anne Muratha replaces Jane Njeri Maina, while Peter Orero fills the seat left vacant by the late Charles Ong’ondo Were.
- Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee: James Onyango Oyoo replaces Dr. Joyce Atieno Osogo.
- Public Accounts Committee (PAC): Mary Otucho fills the seat previously held by CS Geoffrey Ruku.
The latest reshuffles, some of which are tied to MPs who have exited Parliament for Executive positions, are expected to influence the legislative agenda as Parliament enters a crucial phase of reviewing government spending, national cohesion strategies, and policy oversight.
