The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has withdrawn from the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election, endorsing the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November 27 polls.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.

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by Rigathi Gachagua, has withdrawn from three upcoming by-elections to support allied opposition parties.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).