Samson Ndindi Nyoro Biography, Family, Education, and Political Career

Kenyan politician cum economist Ndindi Nyoro is among the most prolific parliamentarian of our time. He is renowned for among other reasons being the largest individual shareholder in KPLC. Samson Ndindi Nyoro biography fronts even more interesting life facts.

The tricenarian Ndindi Nyoro who popped into the limelight a few years ago is already a political threat to a legion of dignitaries including former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Here is what makes the incumbent Kiharu MP different from the rest.

Samson Ndindi Nyoro profile facts

Real names	Samson Ndindi Nyoro
Birthday	December 12, 1985
Age	38 years
Tribe	Kikuyu
Home	Gathukeini Location
Governance	Kiharu Constituency
County	Muranga County
Wife	Sophia Wambui
Married	2019
Children	0
Party	UDA
Role	Kiharu MP
Salary	Ksh 739,600
Net Worth	Ksh 500 million

Samson Ndindi Nyoro biography

The highly esteemed Ndindi Nyoro is a making of persistence and hard work, considering he grew up in a poverty-stricken home.

The second time legislature of Kiharu Constituency continues to amass more wealth and fame.

How old is Ndindi Nyoro?

Born on December 12th, 1985, Ndindi Nyoro’s age is 39 years as of 2025.

He originates in the Mount Kenya region, within the Gathukeini location, Muranga County.

Ndindi Nyoro family background

Who are the parents of Ndindi Nyoro? Ndindi Nyoro’s father was a seasoned carpenter in Kiandutu slums within Thika and his mother was a peasant farmer.

On the other hand, Ndindi is the lastborn son in a family of four siblings among them brothers and sisters.

Unfortunately, Nyoro lost his dad at a young age, greatly suffering his childhood.

Education and academic profile

Ndindi Nyoro started schooling at Gathukeini Primary School in the early 90s. On completing the KCPE exams, he was unable to join Kiaguthu Boys for lack of school fees.

Lucky, a family friend principal at Kiambugi Boys admitted him with the promise of paying tuition fees in installments.

Apart from repairing shows for his schoolmates, Ndindi Nyoro burned charcoal during school holidays to raise money for his survival land education.

Which university did ndindi nyoro attend? In 2005, good grades in the KCSE exams qualified Ndindi Nyoro to join Kenyatta University for a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

While continuing with campus studies, Ndindi Nyoro started a small hotel to earn a living. He would later quit on losses and venture into stock broking.

While at KU, Ndindi Nyoro served in the Kenyatta University Students Association as an Academic Secretary.

In addition, he was chairperson of Kenyatta University Students Association. Ndindi Nyoro eventually graduated in 2009.

Professiona and political career

While at Kenyatta University, Ndindi Nyoro was drawn into senior leadership positions by bigwigs such as Senator Isaac Mwaura, Runyenjes MP Muchangi Karemba, and the speaker of Nyeri County Assembly John Kaguchia

As a result, Ndindi Nyoro served as chairperson of the Kiharu Constituency Development Fund (CDF) between 2013 and 2016.

In 2017, he became Kiharu MP at the age of 32 years on the Jubilee party ticket. Luckily, he retained the seat in the 2022 general polls.

Most importantly, Ndindi Nyoro is a happily married man to the wifely Sophia Wambui. The couple walked down the aisle in a colorful wedding occasioned in 2019.

Ndindi Nyoro Net Worth Forbes

How rich is Ndindi Nyoro? Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is a wealthy Kenyan politician with a monthly salary of Ksh 739,000 and a net worth of Ksh 500 million, all vested in corporate shares and profitable businesses.

The entrepreneurial journey of Ndindi Nyoro started in 1997 while ongoing with class 6 education at Gathukeini Primary School.

1. Starting a village Kiosk against all odds

Nyoro recalls setting up a village kiosk outside their home. Sadly, he could not proceed because his father wanted him to concentrate on education.

He was forced to quit following a forced demolition.

“My dad bought the whole stock and ordered me to demolish it and instead concentrate on my studies.” 

MP Ndindi Nyoro.

His business dream would kick back within a few years.

On the other hand, his father who worked as a carpenter insisted on good grades for a decent white-collar job.

In a recent interview, Nyoro opened up on becoming a multi-millionaire before joining the National Assembly.

2. Launching a successful hawking business

While continuing with secondary studies at Kiambugi High School, Nyoro used his Ksh. 200 pocket money to start a hawking business at a 50% profit.

Initially among classmates, the business speedily extended to the entire school.

“I got this sense that I could succeed. If I could make Ksh. 1,000 to Ksh. 2,000 selling sweets and biscuits, then I would do a much better job with higher capital investment.”

MP Ndindi Nyoro.

The lastborn in a family of four siblings steadily ballooned his income selling biscuits among schoolmates.

3. Venturing in a restaurant at Kenyatta University

On excelling in KCSE exams, Ndindi Nyoro joined Kenyatta University for a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

While still a freshman at KU, Nyoro opened a restaurant to earn a living following the sudden death of his father. Unfortunately, the startup collapsed within the first year of operation.

4. Investing in Stockbridge Securities

On closing down the restaurant because of high operational costs, Ndindi Nyoro settled for a temporary job as a stockbroker.

The school-going Nyoro eventually gained enough experience to open Stockbridge Securities shares trading firm which is still operational today.

Apart from attending classes, Nyoro’s firm suffered greatly from slow and unreliable internet.

“It really affected my business. Many transactions failed to be executed on time.”

MP Ndindi Nyoro.

The challenge would provide him with an opportunity to become an Internet Service Provider.

In 2010, Nyoro launched Afrisec Telecoms ISP Company with a promise of better internet speeds.

5. Rolling up Afrisec Telecoms ISP firm

Afrisec Telecoms inaugurated in 2010 grew rapidly to a net worth of Ksh 50 million within 4 years.

The ISP Company is presently valued at about Ksh. 100 million. Afrisec with at least 10 employees provides a range of services among them internet services, software solutions, networking, and surveillance solutions.

6. Nyoro’s Investax Capital

In 2020, Nyoro invested Ksh 3 million to gain a 50 percent stake in Investax Capital valued at about Ksh 25 million in 2021.

A conflict of interest saw him passing the management role of Stockbridge Securities to a close friend.

7. Ndindi Nyoro Kenya Power shares

KPLC annual report enlisted Ndindi Nyoro as one of the largest individual shareholders for the year ended June 30, 2021.

He has since sold 11.78 million shares or 36 percent of the shares owned in Kenya Power between June and December 2023.

He now ranks second to Naran Khimji Hirani and Virji Khimji Hirani, who jointly hold 23.85 million shares in Kenya Power, equivalent to a 1.22 percent stake.

8. Ndindi Nyoro’s Telesec Africa

Kiharu lawmaker believes that diversification of business is the only way to survive and succeed in our competitive economic world.

He says launching Telesec Africa Construction Company was largely informed by the booming real estate industry.

Samson Ndindi Nyoro biography, jammed with luck and hard work, is a source of inspiration to several Kenyan youths chasing their dreams with a fixed eye on the pinnacle of success.