Democracy for the Citizens Party

Democracy for the Citizens Party
AbbreviationDCP
LeaderRigathi Gachagua
ChairpersonDavid Mingati
Secretary-GeneralJohn Methu
Founded3 February 2025 (2025-02-03)
HeadquartersMusa Gitau Road, Muthangari Drive, Lavington, Nairobi
IdeologySocial democracy
ColoursNeon green, brown, white, red
SloganSkiza Wakenya ("Listen to Kenyans")
Election symbol
Hand cupping a listening ear
Website
dcpkenya.com

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is a Kenyan social democratic political party.[1] It was founded on 3 February 2025 by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.[2][3]

History

The party was granted full registration by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties on 3 February 2025. It was officially launched by Rigathi Gachagua on 15 May 2025 at its headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi.[4] It was formed nearly 6 months after the impeachment of Gachagua as the Deputy President of Kenya.

Leadership

Key leaders are:

  • Party Leader: Rigathi Gachagua
  • Deputy Party Leader: Cleophas Malala
  • Interim Secretary General: John Methu
  • National Organising Secretary: Mithika Linturi
  • National Women Leader: Cate Waruguru

Other officials include David Mingati who serves as its Chairperson and Maina Kamanda as Chairperson of the Council of Eminent Persons.[5][6][7]

Membership

On 6 August, ten Kirinyaga County Members of County Assembly (MCAs), including the Kirinyaga County Assembly Deputy Speaker Jinaro Jamumo, defected from their former parties to the DCP.[8]

Electoral performance

It won three Member of County Assembly (MCA) by-elections performed on 27 November 2025 in the wards of Kisa East which is in Kakamega County, Narok Town and Kariobangi North.[9][10] Aduda Okwiri's win at the Kisa East by-election was the DCP's first election victory.[11]

Following the 29 March 2026 death of Ol Kalou Constituency Member of National Assembly David Njuguna Kiaraho, a by-election was held on 16 July 2026 to fill the vacancy left.[12] On 17 July, Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the DCP was declared the winner by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in a landslide of 35,440 votes. His closest competitor was Samuel Muchina Nyaga of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) with 5,450 votes, while Wilson Kigwa of the Jubilee Party had 198. There was a 57% voter turnout, with 41,656 of 73,480 registered voters participating.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". DCP Party Kenya. Archived from the original on 20 July 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Otieno, Otieno (16 May 2025). "Gachagua unveils party to take on Ruto come 2027". The EastAfrican. Archived from the original on 28 June 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Democracy for the Citizens Party". Office of Registrar of Political Parties. 2 April 2026. Archived from the original on 16 March 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Kinyanjui, Moses (15 May 2025). "Gachagua unveils DCP party, names officials". Citizen Digital. Archived from the original on 18 July 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Full list of Gachagua's DCP interim party officials". The Star. 15 May 2025. Archived from the original on 20 July 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Gachagua appoints John Methu DCP secretary general designate". The Star. 25 May 2026. Archived from the original on 20 June 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "LIST: Gachagua unveils officials for his new DCP outfit". Pulse Kenya. Pulse Africa. 15 May 2025. Archived from the original on 20 July 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  8. ↑ Mugo, Richard (6 August 2026). "10 Kirinyaga MCAs defect to Gachagua's DCP". People Daily. Archived from the original on 8 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Gachagua's DCP party bags Narok Township, Kariobangi North, Kisa East MCA seats". Citizen Digital. 28 November 2025. Archived from the original on 23 July 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  10. ↑ Mwangi, Irene (30 November 2025). "Gachagua Defends Political Strength After Mbeere North Loss, Says DCP Growing and Targeting Nairobi 2027 Sweep". Capital FM Kenya. Archived from the original on 23 July 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  11. ↑ Tabnacha Odeny (27 November 2025). "DCP's Aduda Okwiri wins Kisa East ward seat". The Star. Archived from the original on 23 July 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  12. ↑ Kinyanjui, Moses (26 April 2026). "IEBC sets by-elections for Ol Kalou constituency on July 16". Citizen Digital. Archived from the original on 22 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  13. ↑ Muriuki, Benjamin (17 July 2026). "Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for DCP 'Thank You' tour after landslide by-election win". Citizen Digital. Archived from the original on 17 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
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