GACHAGUA outlines strict conditions for aspirants keen to join his DCP party ahead of 2027 elections – “We don’t want traitors”

Saturday, August 01, 2026 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has outlined strict conditions for entry into the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), naming three categories of leaders who will be barred.

Speaking in an interview with political strategist Herman Manyora on Friday, July 31, Gachagua said MPs who voted for the 2024 Finance Bill, those who supported his impeachment, and leaders accused of unleashing goons on Mount Kenya residents would not be accepted unless the people advised otherwise.

“We don’t want traitors, anybody who removed me from office, passed the 2024 Finance Bill and organised goons to attack our people in churches, we don’t want,” he stated.

While stressing that he would like to welcome leaders from the Mountain back despite their ties to President William Ruto, Gachagua insisted the decision rests with the people.

He acknowledged that some leaders may have been misled by Ruto, whom he described as “a very deceptive character,” and urged forgiveness, though he admitted many in the community remain unwilling.

The DCP leader further alleged that a Laikipia MP allied to government was roughed up by his supporters outside Wamunyoro while attempting to meet him.

Gachagua also opined that President Ruto would likely drop Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing Kindiki lacks the numbers to serve as running mate.

He dismissed speculation of working with Ruto again, saying such a move would amount to “political suicide.”

The Kenyan DAILY POST.