Thursday, April 09,
2026 - DCP Leader, Rigathi Gachagua, on Thursday, April 9th,
cautioned the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) against entering into any
agreement with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) without first insisting on
party zoning.
Speaking in Laikipia County, the former Deputy President
warned that ODM risked losing its strongholds if President William Ruto was
allowed to field UDA candidates in regions traditionally dominated by the
party.
“ODM must be very clear that before they proceed on any
agreement with William Ruto, they must agree on zoning.”
“Areas predominantly dominated by ODM must be left for ODM
only,” Gachagua stated.
He further alleged that Ruto was prepared to use state
resources to weaken ODM, claiming Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo
had been tasked with sponsoring UDA candidates in Nyanza.
“They will be funded by the state and backed by goons,” he
said.
Gachagua added that zoning was already being applied within
his own party, noting that Laikipia had been designated a DCP zone covering all
elective positions.
He reaffirmed his commitment to unseat UDA leaders in the
Mount Kenya region.
His remarks come amid divided opinions within ODM.
Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma, has supported zoning,
insisting ODM candidates should dominate the party’s strongholds.
However, Suba North MP, Millie Odhiambo, and Lang’ata MP
Jalang’o have opposed the idea, arguing that zoning undermines fair competition
and that all aspirants should face voters on the ballot.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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