Ndindi Nyoro demands investor protection, full disclosure of Lamu refinery shareholders

People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has called on the government to create a secure and conducive environment for investors, saying businesses should operate without intimidation, threats, or undue demands from government officials.

Addressing a public rally in Subukia Town during his continued engagements in Nakuru County, Nyoro also demanded full disclosure of the shareholders behind the proposed Dangote East African refinery in Lamu.

He said the government has a responsibility to protect both local and foreign investors and ensure they can establish and operate businesses within the law without interference.

Nyoro also criticised the government over the rising cases of illicit brews, accusing it of failing to take decisive action against the spread of second-generation alcohol.

He said the proliferation of illicit brews was hurting families and communities, with some losing loved ones, and challenged the government to take responsibility for addressing the problem.

“We want the government to take responsibility…pombe haramu ya kuharibia youths maisha yao haiwezi kuwa inauzwa kila mahali saa yoyote. Kazi ya hii serikali ni kusema itafanya,” he said.

“When you are in government, you don’t promise, you do! We gave you the permission in 2022; just do it. Kama wameshindwa na kazi, wafunge virago waende.”

Nyoro called for greater involvement of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in the licensing and enforcement of liquor regulations.

“Bars nowadays are licensed by county government while the enforcement is done by national government. We must have a coherent way of licensing liquor processes, sababu tunataka hio jukumu ipatiwe NACADA because they have police officers to enforce,” said Nyoro.

The PPK leader also called for respect for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing President William Ruto of making negative remarks about his predecessor.

Nyoro said Ruto should accord Kenyatta the same respect he would expect to receive after leaving office, calling for civility among the country's political leaders.

On education, Nyoro vowed to oppose the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026, in its current form, arguing that it would increase the financial burden on students and their families.

He said the government should instead pursue policies that make higher education more affordable and reduce the cost of education for parents and students.

On the 2027 General Election, Nyoro said he would traverse the country campaigning against President Ruto, accusing his administration of worsening the country's economic challenges.

He also claimed that opposition parties were working towards fielding a single candidate against Ruto, while accusing the government of undermining the education and health sectors.