Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has launched a blistering attack on Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, branding him a "professional fence sitter" and accusing him of lacking the courage to make critical political decisions.
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Cherargei claimed Nyoro was quickly earning a reputation as a political "watermelon" a term commonly used in Kenyan politics to describe leaders who send mixed signals and play both sides of the political divide.
"My big brother Hon. Ndindi Nyoro is our political modern-day Jonasi and a professional fence sitter. He is replacing Kalonzo at supersonic speed of becoming a watermelon plus a coward," Cherargei said.
The outspoken senator further criticised Nyoro's leadership, arguing that despite his political profile, he had failed to demonstrate decisiveness when it mattered most.
"He is big in form but nothing in substance. That's why he ran during voting in Gachagua's impeachment and the Finance Bill 2026. He cannot make a decision because he lacks conviction in leadership," Cherargei alleged.
Cherargei also took a swipe at Nyoro's political upbringing, saying the Kiharu legislator had learned politics under President William Ruto but failed to fully embrace the President's political style.
"He is a graduate of President Ruto's school of politics, but he never attended internship and mentorship. That's why he is politically crash-landing," the senator added.
The attack came just hours after Nyoro publicly apologised to Kenyans for missing last week's parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he had disappointed many who expected him to oppose the controversial tax proposals on the floor of the House.
Nyoro apologises, asks for more time
Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, Nyoro said he regretted disappointing the public after weeks of opposing some proposed tax measures.
"I want to take this very first opportunity to apologise to Kenyans for the disappointment I caused them last week during the Finance Bill vote on Thursday. It is not the way I do things. Nlikosea hapo," Nyoro said.
The Kiharu lawmaker said he had reflected on the incident and pledged to improve in future.
"So whatever happened, I apologise to Kenyans, and we have learned from it to do better and to be better representatives of the people," he said.
Nyoro also defended his absence during the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the decision was guided by his conscience and Christian values.
"I looked at it as a Christian and a person before being a politician and decided not to participate. I told them my conscience is not here and I won't participate. Whatever cost I needed to pay, I was ready for it," he said.
Nyoro asks for four weeks to announce political future
Nyoro has also asked Kenyans to give him three to four weeks to publicly outline his political direction and his vision for the country's future.
"I request Kenyans to give me three to four weeks to share my views on that issue of political formation and the things that we need to do in terms of our Republic of Kenya going forward," Nyoro stated.
The former National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee chair maintained that he had already parted ways with the government and dismissed claims that he is a political double agent.
"It's clear that I left government. But I keep answering this question not because Kenyans ask me, but because politicians keep provoking me to defend it," he stated.
Nyoro's remarks have triggered mixed reactions across the political divide, with some praising his willingness to accept responsibility while others have questioned the timing and motive behind his apology.
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