Also known as: DCP · Democracy for the Citizens Party · Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) · DCP party
Democracy for Citizens Party — opposition party led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pursuing unified opposition candidacy for 2027 election.
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… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has alleged that he received Ksh.5 million from Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua during his tenure as Deputy President, money he now speculates may have been intended to inf …
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Gachagua leads United Opposition team to Kwale after two-day Ukambani tour By Citizen Reporter April 24, 2026 10:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gach …
Gachagua leads United Opposition team to Kwale after two-day Ukambani tourDemocracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is undertaking a third 45-day retreat to his Wamunyoro residence, with insiders suggesting the move could reshape the country's political landscape ahead of next year's elections.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to rally opposition supporters behind a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. After the High Court upheld his impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million for violation of his fair hearing rights, Gachagua announced a 45-day consultation process at his Nyeri residence to build consensus around a single opposition flag bearer.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he remains eligible to contest the presidency in 2027 and announced a 45-day political retreat to his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County following a High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. The DCP leader said his focus would shift to building consensus within the opposition coalition to identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and ordered the Senate to pay him Ksh.50 million in constitutional damages for violating his right to a fair trial. Gachagua rejected the award, saying he pursued justice rather than money and claiming he had previously declined a Ksh.2 billion offer from President Ruto to resign.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua announced a 45-day retreat at his Wamunyoro residence to conduct consultations aimed at unifying the opposition around a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. He said a 16-member caucus concluded that opposition mobilisation against the Kenya Kwanza administration was largely complete and that agreeing on a single opposition candidate was essential to unseating the president.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will appeal the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair hearing was violated during the process and that principles of natural justice were disregarded in Senate proceedings.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed reports of divisions between him and party leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united. The denials come amid growing speculation about cohesion within the DCP and the broader United Opposition as political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election take shape.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, says he is ready for the High Court's verdict on his impeachment case, set for Monday, June 8. Gachagua was impeached on October 17, 2024, after the Senate found him guilty of charges including violation of the Constitution and gross misconduct; he has since challenged the impeachment in court, arguing he was denied a fair hearing and adequate public participation.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that a planned Ebola quarantine facility targets Mt. Kenya residents, saying both Kenyan and U.S. governments are only enhancing preparedness measures against potential outbreaks.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President Ruto's administration of prioritizing luxury spending over critical sectors in the proposed 2026/27 Budget, terming the budget and Finance Bill a "twin evil" that would increase taxes while failing to stimulate growth and noting the Presidency and State House allocation of Ksh.17 billion.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki is a scheme by President William Ruto to wipe out the Mt Kenya community, questioning why the President agreed with the American government to establish such a facility.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DCP leadership over allegations linking him to organised violence in the Mount Kenya region, saying he has been dragged into claims of orchestrating violence and does not want to be viewed through a tribal lens.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elected leaders are violating party hopping laws through realignments and shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key players laying groundwork for a high-stakes contest through behind-the-door meetings and subtle public messaging.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator John Methu's recent appointment as DCP party's Secretary General has highlighted violations of party hopping laws by elected leaders as key political figures realign and form shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Mt Kenya region leaders allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of ethnic profiling against communities from the Mt Kenya region.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kiambu leaders have condemned the government's plan to construct an Ebola quarantine center in Kenya, with former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi calling it reckless and criticizing what he views as a prioritization of financial gain over public safety. The opposition comes as the US government has advised its citizens against visiting Kenya, particularly Laikipia, where demonstrations against the center have occurred.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United Opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced it will back one candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election through a consensus process using independent polling to identify the strongest aspirant. The seat became vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have questioned President Ruto's approval of a US-backed Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of government transparency and public consultation despite health professionals raising concerns. Ruto defended the decision as part of a long-standing agreement with the United States, but a court order has halted construction.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is experiencing internal turmoil following leadership changes effected by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua five days ago.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
United Opposition leaders are demanding that the U.S. government comply with court orders halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, and insist that Kenyans must be consulted through a public participation exercise in Laikipia.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party has demanded the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, citing failures in emergency response and questioning disaster preparedness in schools.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for Citizens Party has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as interim Secretary General, replacing Hezron Obaga who moves to Executive Director, according to party resolutions. Methu will serve in an acting capacity to avoid triggering legal debate over his formal status with the ruling UDA.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for June 16, 2026, is setting the stage for a bruising battle between UDA and DCP as candidates present nomination papers to IEBC. UDA has nominated Muchina Nyaga, DCP is fronting former Ol Kalou town MCA Kamau Ngotho, and Jubilee Party has picked Eng Wilson Kigwa to contest the seat left vacant by the death of MP David Kiaraho.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United Opposition has intensified criticism of President Ruto's administration over rising fuel prices and poor governance, urging Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, which it accuses the government of using to introduce punitive tax measures.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua announced he will shorten his month-long UK trip to one week, saying he needs to return home to support Kenyans and speak on their behalf to pressure the ruling administration on accountability and economic relief.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating ethnic profiling against the Kikuyu community ahead of the 2027 General Election, drawing parallels to the divisive "41 vs 1" narrative associated with the 2007 post-election violence period.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →