Also known as: The Democratic Party · Democratic Party of Kenya · DPK
Kenyan opposition political party led by Justin Muturi; filed 2026 High Court petition for IEBC electoral records access and advocated electoral reforms ahead of 2027 election.
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Capital News
… The orders were issued in a petition filed by Democratic Party petitioner and advocate Gilbert Njoroge, in a case concerning access to information used in the management and verification of Kenya’s electoral process. …
High Court Grants Political Parties, Observers Access to IEBC Election RecordsCitizen Digital
High Court grants access to key IEBC electoral records By Citizen Reporter September 17, 2026 05:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi addresses Likoni residents on April …
High Court grants access to key IEBC electoral recordsCitizen Digital
Muturi calls on Ruto to prioritise El Niño preparedness over politics By Benjamin Muriuki September 09, 2026 03:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party Leader Justin Muturi. …
Muturi calls on Ruto to prioritise El Niño preparedness over politicsCitizen Digital
… Led by Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party leader Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Party (DP)’s Justin Muturi, the leaders say the formula to be used must produce a leader who surpasses all leadership parameters against the Head of State. …
Opposition leaders call for selflessness in choosing presidential flag-bearerCitizen Digital
Muturi calls for ICC outreach office in Nairobi amid ethnic rhetoric concerns By Citizen Reporter September 06, 2026 09:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi Audio By …
Muturi calls for ICC outreach office in Nairobi amid ethnic rhetoric concernsThe Standard
… Others are former Meru governor Peter Munya who remains head of one-time ruling party the Party of National Unity (PNU) and former National Assembly Speaker and Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi who head Democratic Party of Kenya. …
Independent Mt Kenya voices surfing the sea amid wantam waveCitizen Digital
… Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi argues officers need training in human rights far more than a new look. …
Maraga report: What ails police service and Ksh.106 billion reform blueprintCitizen Digital
… Led by Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, the leaders used Saturday's event to respond to Kenya Kwanza's defence of the IEBC after DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua raised concerns over allege …
Goons torch vehicle in Linda Mwananchi convoy in MigoriCapital News
NAIROBI, August 28 – Former National Assembly Speaker and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has warned that Parliament risks undermining the 2027 General Election by failing to conclude pending amendments to electoral laws. …
Muturi warns MPs over delayed electoral reforms, says inaction could imperil 2027 voteCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 — Democratic Party of Kenya (DPK) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has called on Parliament to urgently table the Elections Amendment Bill, 2024, before the signing of a tender contract for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries C …
Muturi Urges Parliament to Table Elections Amendment Bill Before IEBC Tender Is SignedKenya's High Court has granted political parties and accredited election observers access to examine electoral records and data held by the IEBC, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers and audit logs. The ruling was issued in a petition filed by Democratic Party advocate Gilbert Njoroge, and was opposed by the IEBC and UDA.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has granted political parties and accredited election observers access to examine electoral records and data held by the IEBC, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers and audit logs. The ruling was issued in a petition filed by Democratic Party advocate Gilbert Njoroge, and was opposed by the IEBC and UDA.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has granted orders allowing lawful access to key electoral records held by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers, and audit logs, following a petition by Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi's legal team seeking greater transparency and independent scrutiny of election systems.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to shift focus from political activities to preparations for anticipated El Niño rains, warning that inadequate planning could worsen crop failures, food insecurity, and disruptions in the health sector.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for the establishment of an International Criminal Court (ICC) outreach office in Nairobi, citing concerns over rising ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muturi warned against the use of ethnicity and memories of past violence as political mobilisation tools.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As the 2027 election cycle approaches, four prominent figures — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro (Kenya People's Party), former Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi (Kenya Reform Party), former Meru governor Peter Munya (Party of National Unity), and former National Assembly Speaker and Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi (Democratic Party of Kenya) — are pursuing independent political trajectories while remaining rooted in opposition politics.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Justin Muturi, former National Assembly Speaker and Democratic Party leader, has warned that Parliament's failure to pass pending electoral law amendments could undermine public confidence in the 2027 General Election, citing unresolved questions on electoral technology, procurement, and intellectual-property rights that could erode trust if not settled before final election preparations.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has urged Parliament to immediately table and debate the Elections Amendment Bill, 2024, before the IEBC signs a technology tender contract, arguing that the Bill's recommendations would strengthen safeguards for the 2027 General Election. Muturi questioned why the Bill, arising from National Dialogue Committee recommendations, has remained before Parliament for 17 months without being debated.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on politicians to stop blocking rivals' rallies and instead focus on presenting their manifestos to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying voters should be left to choose their leaders. Speaking at a memorial service in Trans Nzoia County, Uhuru distanced himself from speculation about returning to active politics.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Mount Kenya leaders to back a single opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, proposing a broader alliance around his Democracy for the Citizens Party and the Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. Gachagua's unity push follows early-August talks between him, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, though his Democratic Action Party-Kenya has yet to formally commit to the Azimio coalition.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for mandatory disclosure of election technology by IEBC vendors, arguing that intellectual-property rights cannot restrict authorised access to systems required to verify election integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, and Edwin Sifuna have vowed to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election and field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. The leaders made the remarks during separate events in Kitui, where they also pledged to defend the Constitution and push for electoral reforms.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court within 30 days to resolve outstanding constitutional and legal questions about boundary delimitation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that unresolved issues could trigger a crisis or post-election litigation.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has disagreed with Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua over several issues, including the formula to identify a presidential candidate and Gachagua's calls to invite Mt Kenya political parties to form a coalition.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes the growing trend of elaborate banquets and homecoming ceremonies staged by Kenya's political elites, arguing they have become political fishing expeditions without tangible achievements or genuine community benefit.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of keeping the Kamba community away from government programmes for political gain while enjoying state privileges himself, and urged him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya, and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in advancing the Mt Kenya East region's interests, criticising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for disrespecting leaders from the region while in opposition.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua denied that his Democracy for the Citizens Party is undermining other political parties in Mt Kenya, attributing DCP's growing popularity to aggressive grassroots mobilisation and urging rival parties to strengthen their own campaigns rather than blame DCP for its rise.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders of the Democratic Party, Party of National Unity, and Devolution Empowerment Party have criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for pressuring other regional parties to dissolve and join DCP, rejecting claims that he speaks for the entire Mt. Kenya region.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, alongside PNU leader Peter Munya and DEP leader Lenny Kivuti, challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to have UDA leaders allied to him resign and seek fresh mandates before urging other parties to dissolve and join his DCP. The three leaders rejected Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve, arguing that democracy is strengthened through the ballot rather than negotiated defections.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU's Peter Munya and DEP's Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve and join the Democracy for Citizens Party, saying he lacks the authority to determine the future of other political parties and that such decisions can only be made by each party's lawful organs in accordance with their constitutions.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mt Kenya political leaders including Peter Munya and Justin Muturi have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for seeking to position himself as the sole political leader of the region, insisting that leadership there has historically been guided by consultation among multiple leaders rather than by individual or party dominance.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kalonzo Musyoka-led Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has admitted former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Meru Governor Peter Munya and Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti into its governing council as part of a restructuring aimed at repositioning the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →