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Monday, 27 April 2026
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Organization

Democracy for Citizens Party

Also known as: DCP · Democracy for the Citizens Party · Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)

Political party led by Rigathi Gachagua, fielding candidates for the Ol Kalou by-election and campaigning ahead of 2027 elections.

Politics

NLP leader Muli vows to confront leaders betraying Ukambani interests

The News

National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli has vowed to call out any leader—regardless of ethnicity—who "plays games with Ukambani's future," saying his recent criticism of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua was rooted in defending the region's interests, not tribalism. Muli accused Gachagua of double standards for previously criticizing some Ukambani politicians for underdevelopment while now backing the same figures.

15 hours ago · Capital News →

Sunday 26 April

  1. NLP leader Muli vows to confront leaders betraying Ukambani interests

    National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli has vowed to call out any leader—regardless of ethnicity—who "plays games with Ukambani's future," saying his recent criticism of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua was rooted in defending the region's interests, not tribalism. Muli accused Gachagua of double standards for previously criticizing some Ukambani politicians for underdevelopment while now backing the same figures.

    15 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Former Deputy President Gachagua challenges impeachment in court

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented himself at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday for the hearing of a petition challenging his impeachment from office. He argues that the impeachment process was marred by procedural irregularities, violation of constitutional safeguards, and denial of his right to a fair hearing.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. DCP sets Sh250,000 nomination fee for Ol Kalou by-election candidates

    The Democracy for the Citizens Party has announced a Sh250,000 nomination fee for candidates seeking its ticket in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. Female candidates and those in the Persons with Disabilities category will pay a reduced fee of Sh125,000.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Opposition confident court will overturn Gachagua impeachment

    United Opposition leaders expressed confidence that the High Court will declare Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional as hearings began on Monday, saying the grounds for his removal by the National Assembly and Senate were politically driven and did not meet constitutional and procedural thresholds.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DCP sets Ksh.250,000 nomination fee for Ol Kalou MP race

    The Democracy for Citizens Party has announced that candidates seeking its ticket for the July 16 Ol Kalou Member of Parliament by-election must pay a non-refundable nomination fee of Ksh.250,000, with candidates in the PWDs category charged Ksh.125,000.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Gachagua plans fresh court challenge to his impeachment

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced he will file a petition within the week to challenge his removal from office, claiming the impeachment process was unlawful and politically motivated. Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, expressed confidence that the courts will overturn his impeachment and uphold constitutional principles.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Gachagua vows fresh court challenge to impeachment from office

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he will return to court to challenge what he calls his fraudulent impeachment from the Deputy President's office, asserting he has built a case proving he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Gachagua-led opposition concludes coastal tour activities

    The United Opposition faction, led by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, is finalizing its coastal tour with engagements in Bamburi and Changamwe areas of Mombasa County. The nationwide tour is part of the opposition's strategy to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Opposition targets Mombasa in 2027 election challenge

    Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Opposition demands Ksh.10M minimum compensation for protest victims

    The United Opposition is pushing President Ruto to increase compensation packages for victims of protest deaths and injuries, with Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka calling for a minimum of Ksh.10 million rather than the government's proposed Ksh.3 million. Opposition leaders also criticized the government's handling of the rising cost of living and fuel prices.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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