Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has slammed circulating claims of his arrest as “inaccurate” and “misleading” – revealing the dramatic video flooding social media is nothing but recycled footage from a 2019 church brawl.
In a fiery statement issued Friday, March 13, 2026, the outspoken lawmaker assured Kenyans he is safe, healthy, and fully focused on delivering development projects in his constituency.
“We have no idea of the motive behind the inaccurate circulating information; the video is from 2019. I’m fine and well. Thank you, everyone, for your concern. We are African, and Africa is our Business,” Nyoro declared.
He confirmed he is set to launch three state-of-the-art laboratories (Science, Home Science, and Computer) at Karemaini Secondary School later today – a major boost for practical learning in Kiharu.
The rumour exploded Thursday after a Facebook post paired the old clip with claims of a fresh arrest tied to Nyoro’s escalating clashes with the Kenya Kwanza government. Within hours, it triggered panic, conspiracy theories, and calls for his release across X and WhatsApp groups.
Reverse-image searches and fact-checks quickly traced the footage to September 2019 in Murang’a. Then-MP Nyoro was arrested at night following a chaotic church service fracas involving nominated MP Maina Kamanda.
Supporters shielded him as police moved in after a microphone tug-of-war and heated exchange between rival factions. He was accompanied by his lawyer and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kangata at the time. The County CID boss even urged him to surrender voluntarily.
That incident ended with Nyoro apologizing – but the clip has now been weaponized seven years later.
Political observers link the timing directly to Nyoro’s growing boldness against President William Ruto’s administration. Nyoro, a former protege of the president has lately hurled scathing attacks on the presidency including claiming that he could reveal some yet-to-be-confirmed confidential information.
Just days ago, on March 10, he fiercely opposed the new National Infrastructure Fund, warning it would fuel reckless borrowing rather than real growth. He slammed the country’s KSh1.5 trillion annual debt binge, highlighted crippling underfunding in education, and cautioned against further fuel price hikes that would crush ordinary Kenyans.
Last year, Nyoro was controversially removed as Chair of the powerful Budget and Appropriations Committee – a move widely seen as punishment for his independent streak.
Yet the Kiharu MP remains undeterred, continuing high-impact projects while keeping the government on its toes.
Far from being in custody, Nyoro is busy delivering. The triple laboratories at Karemaini will enhance STEM and practical skills for hundreds of students – proof that his focus remains on constituency development, not drama.
As fake news continues to swirl, Nyoro’s clear message is simple: Don’t believe everything you see online.
