Also known as: DCP · Democracy for the Citizens Party · Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) · DCP party · DCP Leader
Opposition party led by Rigathi Gachagua, critical of President Ruto's governance and alleged personal interests in mineral resources and development projects.
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Capital News
… NCIC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mutegi Giti warned the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader that failure to appear in person could trigger further legal action. …
NCIC summons Gachagua over public utterances, warns of arrestCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | JASE MWANGI | CITIZEN DIGITAL Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that his party is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. …
DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. KenyaCapital News
… So Oburu, they are coming for you, and when Riggy G tells you that your wife is pregnant, you had better buy diapers,” the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader said. …
‘They are coming for you’: Gachagua warns Oburu as ODM leadership fued deepensCitizen Digital
… That is what we mean, to NCIC kama mnataka explanation mniadikie barua nitajibu nyinyi but we speak in figurative language,” the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader was quoted as saying. …
NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances in Kisii, Meru, VihigaCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stirred controversy after urging residents of Mathira to prepare to block agents affiliated with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from polling stations in the constituen …
Gachagua under fire after urging Mathira residents to block UDA agents from polling stationsCapital News
… The court order comes after weeks of reported attempts to arrest the governor and days after he defected from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. …
High Court blocks DCI from arresting Governor Badilisha after weeks of attemptsThe Standard
… Gachagua, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader, is expected to make stopovers in Karatina, Gatitu and Nyeri town, where he will meet supporters as he seeks to strengthen his political influence in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Tension rises in Nyeri ahead of Gachagua visitThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has defended his decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), saying the move reflected the wishes of his constituents. …
Kagombe on DCP switch: 'I came here as Saul, but now I have become Paul'The Standard
… Gachagua spoke at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County on Tuesday, August, 18, while hosting leaders of the Wiper Patriotic Front, where he called for a broader alliance built on his Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. …
Gachagua pushes for single opposition candidate to face Ruto in 2027Capital News
… The former Deputy President has also emerged as a leading figure in the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), which is positioning itself ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
EACC denies arrest of Gachagua lawyer over alleged Sh24.5 million bribeKiharu MP and PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro called on opposition leaders to set aside personal interests and unite to remove President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, promising free education, improved healthcare, and economic strengthening if elected.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP and PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro called on opposition leaders to set aside personal interests and unite to remove President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, promising free education, improved healthcare, and economic strengthening if elected.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto's visit to Bomet and Kericho counties, claiming the national government has failed to deliver development projects in the region despite securing votes from residents, and stating that Ruto had no new national government projects to launch or inspect during the visit.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has intensified efforts to push for political realignment in the Mount Kenya region, describing longstanding divisions within the area dating back to former President Mwai Kibaki's administration and successive governments.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has dismissed criticism of Linda Mwananchi's Edwin Sifuna and said he is willing to serve as Sifuna's running mate or vice versa as they work toward defeating President William Ruto in next year's election.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to execute its mandate under legal guidelines and remain focused on delivering a credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing transparency in procurement and strict adherence to the Public Finance Management Act.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leaders, led by Secretary-General designate John Methu and Kajiado politicians, allege that President William Ruto's commercial interests caused the closure of Tata Chemicals Limited, Africa's largest natural soda ash manufacturer, describing it as "state-sponsored economic sabotage" that will harm thousands of Kenyan families. The company's closure was officially attributed to regulatory compliance.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leaders, led by Secretary-General designate John Methu and Kajiado officials, claim President William Ruto's commercial interests caused the closure of Tata Chemicals Limited, Africa's largest natural soda ash manufacturer. The party describes the closure—officially attributed to regulatory compliance—as "state-sponsored economic sabotage" that will harm thousands of Kenyan families.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging the government is targeting lithium and oil deposits in the area. The MPs demanded immediate reversal of Tata Chemicals Magadi's suspension, warning it threatens jobs and local livelihoods.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party claims the ordered closure of Tata Chemicals Limited is state-sponsored economic sabotage designed to advance President William Ruto's business interests in mineral exploration in the Magadi area, and alleges the shutdown will harm livelihoods for over 100,000 residents.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has accused the government of economic sabotage following the Ministry of Mining's order for Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to halt operations, saying the closure will plunge thousands of families into desperation and cut off local communities from jobs and services. DCP alleged President Ruto is pursuing the country's natural resources for personal gain, citing his involvement in Turkana Oil and gold exploration in multiple areas.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions said insufficient evidence is hindering efforts to prosecute politicians and individuals sponsoring political violence, urging investigating agencies to provide evidence to enable prosecution ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to appear on September 17, 2026, over remarks made on August 22 in which he appeared to advocate that political parties should not field non-Maasai candidates for positions in Kajiado and Narok. The NCIC is investigating the remarks under provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act relating to hate speech and negative ethnicity, and warns that failure to appear could result in an arrest warrant.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC is planning to procure a new election management system from South Korea to bungle the 2027 General Election, claiming IEBC leadership is determined to award the contract to MIRU Systems Technology.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC transferred senior officials from its Supply Chain Management and Electoral Management departments to counties outside Nairobi after they refused to give what he called false testimony in proceedings over the commission's proposed Integrated Elections Management System tender, which he claims was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election, urging Mt Kenya voters to unite behind the ticket and criticising former DP Rigathi Gachagua for campaigning against them.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call to separate Mt Kenya East's political interests from the West, arguing that the region must take different political positions to ensure his constituents receive government development ahead of 2027. He accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President Ruto and other leaders, creating a political dilemma for Mt Kenya East.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the opposition to give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission space to organise the 2027 polls, arguing they should not set terms for the electoral body or use abusive language against it. He noted that Kenya Kwanza won six of ten by-elections since the general election, and that opposition parties did not previously criticise the IEBC when they won.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has delegated party leadership to Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate Senator John Methu while he spends about 50 days in the United States engaging the diaspora ahead of 2027 elections.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged political leaders to cease interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, warning that such attempts could threaten Kenya's democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Election. He called on politicians to focus on developing policies and manifestos rather than attacking the electoral body, and urged respect for the independence of electoral institutions.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and the Linda Mwananchi team were attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged during a rally; the team condemned the incident as an attempt on their lives and pledged to continue their campaign to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a special police squad is deliberately targeting small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders through raids. Gachagua claimed the unit conducted raids between June and October 2025 in multiple counties and confiscated over 200,000 gas cylinders, but the CS told him to use proper channels to voice sector concerns.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns that children are being politicized and exploited by being taken to political rallies, given partisan songs and slogans, and encouraged to share political messages, when parents, guardians, teachers, and community members should instead protect them from political battles until they are mature enough to make independent choices.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
The IEBC chairperson has dismissed allegations by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua that the 2027 presidential election will be rigged through election technology procurement, stating that no company, including Miru Systems Ltd, has been awarded the tender and that specifications are generic and performance-based.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence for allegations of bribery and political interference in the commission's affairs, dismissing claims that politicians sought to influence its leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of being behind a plot to rig the 2027 General Election through a digital voting system to be supplied by a South Korean company.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission rejected allegations of political interference, corruption, and voter suppression in its 2027 election preparations, terming the claims false and unsubstantiated. The commission challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence of claims that politicians purchased a house for the IEBC chairperson to influence him.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about an illegal LPG crackdown, saying the government and EPRA are enforcing regulations on illegal refilling and trading of LPG cylinders in the interest of public safety, and accused Gachagua of politicising the matter.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →