Also known as: Nyandarua Senator John Methu · Senator John Methu · Secretary General John Methu · the Nyandarua senator · DCP Secretary-General Senator John Methu
Nyandarua Senator appointed as Democracy for Citizens Party's interim Secretary General in May 2026.
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The Standard
… Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Gachagua’s confidant, told Kameme FM in an interview that Gachagua cancelled his tour for him to personally closely monitor the nominations and to ensure that they will be free, fair, credible and accurate nominations. …
Why Gachagua has cancelled London tourFormer 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.
23 hours ago · 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.
23 hours ago · 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 →
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 →
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 →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced new appointments within party leadership, including John Methu as secretary general designate, Leonard Cheruiyot as Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, and Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu as youth caucus representative. Gachagua claimed the party's performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election would have been a victory were it not for bribery and intimidation.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with Kenyans in the United Kingdom to outline his Democratic Change Party agenda and engaged the diaspora on governance issues. He launched the DCP UK Diaspora Chapter and encouraged diaspora members to remain engaged with developments in Kenya and advocate for reforms.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cancelled his London tour scheduled for next month to personally oversee his Democracy for Citizens Party nominations for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat by-election on July 16, according to Nyandarua Senator John Methu.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cancelled his planned London tour next month to personally oversee his Democracy for Citizens Party's nominations for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat by-election scheduled for July 16.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →