The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has withdrawn from the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election, endorsing the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November 27 polls. This decision, announced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, aims to foster stronger relations within the United Opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• The DCP Mbeere North candidate previously defected to Moses Kuria’s Chama Cha Kazi party.
• The Mbeere North seat became vacant after Geoffrey Ruku resigned to head the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development in March.
• The DCP will support the Wiper Party candidate for Muguuni Ward in Machakos County and the DAP-K candidate in Kapchai/Chwele ward in Bungoma County.
• However, DCP will remain in the Malava race, fielding Edgar Busiega against DAP-K’s Seth Panyako, creating an intense contest.

A coalition of 44 small Kenyan political parties is petitioning Parliament to amend the Political Parties Act 2011 to secure what they claim is fair government funding ahead of the 2027 general elections. They argue the current structure unfairly favors larger parties, crippling their operational capabilities.

• Only 47 out of 91 registered political parties currently receive government funding.
• The National Liberal Party (NLP) leader, Augustus Muli, stated that 54 parties receive zero funding despite being licensed.
• The proposed amendment targets section 25 of the Political Parties Act 2011, which governs the distribution of funds.
• The Political Parties Act of 2011 mandates a minimum of 0.3 percent of national revenue for the Political Parties Fund (PPF).
• In the latest allocation, President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) received Ksh480,290,411, and Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) received Ksh256,558,712.

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by Rigathi Gachagua, has withdrawn from three upcoming by-elections to support allied opposition parties. This decision, announced on Wednesday, September 10, aims to foster opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

• DCP will support the Democratic Party (DP) in the Mbeere North Constituency by-election, Wiper in Muumbuni Ward, and DAP-K in Kabuchai/Chwele Ward.
• Party leader Rigathi Gachagua emphasized this move as a commitment to the "bigger picture" of unity, despite his party planning to field candidates in other elective positions.
• The National Executive Council (NEC) also established an Electoral Secretariat and enhanced the National Elections Board (NEB) and Internal Disputes Resolution Committee (IDRC).