Democratic Congress Party — opposition party led by Rigathi Gachagua, contested 2027 elections and won Ol Kalou by-election in July 2026.
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… DCP eyes Laikipia dominance Gachagua also used the Laikipia meeting to rally support for his Democratic Congress Party (DCP), promising free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 elections. …
Gachagua to Ruto: ‘Kenya is not Uganda or Tanzania’ as he warns against election disruptionCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 18 – Former Treasury Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat and will instead seek to become the next Member of Parliament for Makadara Constituency on a Democratic Congress Party (DCP) ticket. …
Irungu Nyakera shifts focus from Nairobi governor race to Makadara MP seatCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Democratic Congress Party (DCP) deputy party leader John Methu has dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro’s newly unveiled political vehicle as another “wheelbarrow”, as the former President William Ruto ally steps up efforts to build an opposition movement ahe …
Methu dismisses Nyoro’s outfit as ‘wheelbarrow party’ amid opposition realignmentCapital News
… Speaking at the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) headquarters on Tuesday, Gachagua said the attempts to obtain his speech were unsuccessful because he personally wrote it and limited access to the document. …
Gachagua reveals how he kept NIS from accessing his speechCapital News
… The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader announced the planned address on Monday while engaging residents of Narok East Constituency at Nairakia-Enkare town, signalling a fresh phase in his campaign against the Ruto administration. …
Gachagua to expose Ruto’s failures in four-year scorecardCitizen Digital
… The gathering was convened in response to growing political pressure urging regional parties to dissolve and consolidate into the Democratic Congress Party (DCP). …
Mt. Kenya women back Muturi, oppose DCP merger PushCapital News
… Gachagua argued that the contest should not be viewed simply as a battle between his Democratic Congress Party (DCP) and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). …
Gachagua Ready to Back Single Opposition Candidate to Unseat Ruto in 2027The Standard
… That the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho amassed 35,440 votes against the ruling United Democratic Alliance’s Samuel Muchina Nyaga's 5,450 votes was a clear demonstration that the latter's campaign was doomed from the start. …
Ol Kalou and Mbeere North hold key lessons for UDA, Opposition ahead of 2027Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing that the result represented more than a single electoral win and sign …
Gachagua says critics miss the point of DCP’s Ol Kalou celebrationsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Political analyst and law professor Makau Mutua has downplayed the Democratic Congress Party (DCP)’s victory in the Ol Kalou by-election, arguing that the result should not be viewed as a broader indicator of the party’s national political strength. …
Makau Mutua Dismisses DCP’s Ol Kalou By-Election Win as ‘Nothingburger’Senator Tabitha Karanja has quit the United Democratic Alliance for the Democratic Congress Party as she prepares to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat in 2027, escalating her political rivalry with Governor Susan Kihika.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Tabitha Karanja has quit the United Democratic Alliance for the Democratic Congress Party as she prepares to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat in 2027, escalating her political rivalry with Governor Susan Kihika.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Tabitha Karanja has left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) as she prepares to run for Nakuru County governor in 2027, intensifying her political rivalry with incumbent Governor Susan Kihika.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has rejected a National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) directive to publicly apologise and withdraw remarks made at a rally, saying the matter is already before the courts and he will only apologise after the case is conclusively heard and determined.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina cited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's support for young people arrested during the Gen Z protests as evidence of his commitment to youth issues. She recalled her own role representing protesters and claimed Gachagua contributed Ksh.10 million towards securing bail for those arrested.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition figures for relying on personal attacks and nicknames instead of presenting a development agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to UDA grassroots officials, Kindiki dismissed exchanges featuring nicknames "Kasongo" and "Soprano," calling them "children's play" and urging opponents to instead outline plans for improving roads, education, healthcare, and agriculture.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date for formal presidential campaigning ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the campaign period to run until August 7, 2027. The commission has warned that campaigning outside this window—including posters, caravans, and rallies—will be unlawful, despite early political activity already underway across the country.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto that Kenya's 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled, saying Kenyans will resist any attempt to use violence, gangs or political instability as a pretext to delay the polls. Gachagua accused the administration of creating conditions that could justify postponing the election and called on the IEBC to demonstrate preparedness and engage opposition parties.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Treasury Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat and will instead seek the Makadara Constituency Member of Parliament seat on a Democratic Congress Party ticket, following consultations with political mentors and calls from Makadara residents.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Congress Party deputy John Methu dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly formed political vehicle as a "wheelbarrow," saying it would not sway voter loyalties in Mt Kenya. Nyoro recently joined the People's Party of Kenya and has consulted with opposition figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i ahead of the 2027 election.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he personally wrote his latest political address and limited access to it to prevent government officials and the National Intelligence Service from learning its contents beforehand. Only his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, was involved in preparing the document, which she typed after he wrote it.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Congress Party, announced he will address the nation on President William Ruto's four-year record, outlining what he characterizes as failures and harm to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua declared the campaign to remove Ruto from power has begun, citing economic hardship, poor governance, insecurity and alleged state power abuses.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
A coalition of Mt. Kenya women leaders and community representatives based in Nairobi has declared support for former Speaker Justin Muturi's push for political pluralism in the region, rejecting calls for regional parties to dissolve and consolidate into the Democratic Congress Party (DCP). The women emphasised that democracy thrives on choice and healthy competition.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is ready to support a single opposition presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election if opposition leaders agree on a formula for selecting one flag bearer to challenge President William Ruto, even if he is not chosen as the nominee himself.
1 August 2026 · Capital News →
In Thursday's Ol Kalou by-election, Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho won with 35,440 votes, overwhelming the ruling United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. The decisive margin suggests lessons for both UDA and the opposition ahead of 2027.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing the result signaled a turning point in Kenya's politics and demonstrated voters could reject government-backed campaigns despite alleged deployment of Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, MPs, parastatal chiefs, and billions of shillings in projects.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Political analyst Makau Mutua has downplayed the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou by-election, arguing it should not be viewed as a broader indicator of the party's national strength. Mutua noted the DCP's first victory came in only one of ten by-election contests, while supporters and critics debate the result's significance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Sammy Kamau Ngotho, the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate, has taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election over United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina, putting him on course for a landslide victory.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democratic Congress Party has taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and is on course for a landslide victory over UDA candidate Samuel Muchina.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
After UDA's defeat to Democratic Congress Party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei said the result does not diminish President Ruto's coalition strength or prospects for 2027, citing UDA's broader electoral record as overwhelmingly positive.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau expressed confidence of victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing positive reception from voters during campaigning. The by-election attracted nine candidates and Kamau noted generally calm polling with high voter turnout, though there were minor procedural issues with some polling agents.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Congress Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed that the United Opposition will present a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the next general election, insisting the coalition remains intact despite claims of internal divisions. Gachagua said all aspirants have agreed to support whoever wins the nomination process and that he is personally ready to step aside if another contender is selected.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →