Speaking during a political rally in Kirinyaga County on Saturday, March 28, Gachagua declared that individuals currently serving in government positions should resign and align themselves with his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) immediately instead of waiting until the last minute.
The former deputy president claimed that several government officials privately express interest in joining his political camp but are reluctant to do so openly for fear of losing their jobs.
“There are those working in the government who keep telling me they will join our side later after they finish their jobs. I want to say that whoever is working in the regime should leave and join DCP right now, not work there and then come at the last minute,” Gachagua told supporters.
Building a new political base
Gachagua launched the DCP in May 2025 and has positioned the party as the political platform through which he intends to contest the presidency in the 2027 elections.
The party has since become part of the emerging United Opposition coalition that aims to challenge the administration of President William Ruto.
Gachagua has repeatedly stated that his focus is to consolidate political support within the Mount Kenya region, which played a key role in the 2022 elections.
According to him, DCP will become the dominant political party in the region and replace the influence of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party that swept most seats in the region during the last general election.
The former deputy president went further to warn that politicians from Mount Kenya who fail to run on the DCP ticket in the next election could be viewed as betraying the region’s political interests.
Mixed fortunes in by-elections
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the new political outfit, DCP has faced early challenges in testing its popularity on the ground.
In the recent by-election in Mbeere North Constituency, the candidate backed by the party failed to clinch the seat, which was ultimately won by UDA.
Political analysts say the outcome demonstrated that while Gachagua retains a significant following in parts of the Mount Kenya region, the new party still faces an uphill task in establishing a strong nationwide political network ahead of the next election cycle.
Gachagua has also reiterated his intention to appear on the presidential ballot in 2027, even as legal battles surrounding his impeachment continue in court.
The former deputy president has challenged the legality of his removal from office and maintains that he remains eligible to seek the country’s top seat.
According to him, he represents the strongest political alternative capable of unseating President Ruto in the next election.
The former deputy president went further to warn that politicians from Mount Kenya who fail to run on the DCP ticket in the next election could be viewed as betraying the region’s political interests.
Mixed fortunes in by-elections
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the new political outfit, DCP has faced early challenges in testing its popularity on the ground.
In the recent by-election in Mbeere North Constituency, the candidate backed by the party failed to clinch the seat, which was ultimately won by UDA.
Political analysts say the outcome demonstrated that while Gachagua retains a significant following in parts of the Mount Kenya region, the new party still faces an uphill task in establishing a strong nationwide political network ahead of the next election cycle.
Gachagua has also reiterated his intention to appear on the presidential ballot in 2027, even as legal battles surrounding his impeachment continue in court.
The former deputy president has challenged the legality of his removal from office and maintains that he remains eligible to seek the country’s top seat.
According to him, he represents the strongest political alternative capable of unseating President Ruto in the next election.
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