Gachagua Strengthens Mt Kenya Base as 10 Kirinyaga MCAs Join DCP

"Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has scored a major political win in Mt Kenya, as 10 Members of the County Assembly from Kirinyaga leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The move signals a growing influence for Gachagua in a region long considered a UDA stronghold"

Gachagua Strengthens Mt Kenya Base as 10 Kirinyaga MCAs Join DCP

Kirinyaga MCAs Switch Allegiance
In a statement released on Thursday, March 11, 2026, Rigathi Gachagua confirmed that 10 county lawmakers from Kirinyaga had officially joined his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The leaders reportedly visited his Wamunyoro home to declare their support for the political outfit.

Voter Influence and Political Messaging
Gachagua said the MCAs were acting on the guidance of their constituents, who reportedly want a political alternative that stands against “oppression and persecution” of ordinary Kenyans. The former deputy president suggested that this shift reflects growing dissatisfaction with the status quo in Mt Kenya politics.

Implications for Mt Kenya Politics
The move is seen as a blow to UDA, which has historically dominated the region. Analysts note that such defections could reshape alliances ahead of upcoming elections, with Gachagua’s DCP positioning itself as a rising force.

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