DCP party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans might arm themselves to protect their votes in the 2027 general election if confidence in the electoral process is eroded.

• Gachagua cited the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as a turning point, suggesting voters now believe they must actively protect their ballots.
• He criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), stating it cannot deliver a credible election and that "Kenyans will have to come in."
• Gachagua accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of turning the police service into a "militia" for election interference.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed concerns over a recent parliamentary by-election setback for the UDA party, stating that President William Ruto will silence critics at the next polls through the government's development record.

• The Deputy President believes the national election outcome will be decided by the government’s development achievements, not a single mini-poll.
• He highlighted the administration’s commitment to equitable development across all regions, irrespective of 2022 voting patterns.
• Kindiki emphasized that leaders will be judged on the work they deliver, urging for peaceful campaigns and the avoidance of tribalism and violence.

DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has offered to train Kenyans nationwide on protecting votes, citing lessons learned from the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof of an effective strategy for the 2027 General Election.

• Gachagua stated that the opposition is ready to deploy up to 50 teams from Ol Kalou to teach citizens how to safeguard their votes.
• The former Deputy President highlighted that by-election defeats, particularly in Mbeere North, exposed weaknesses that were addressed in Ol Kalou.
• He claimed the opposition educated voters about government entitlements, monitored assisted voting, prevented ballot photography, and deployed supporters around polling stations to ensure vote integrity in Ol Kalou.

DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua expressed confidence that the National Police Service will uphold democracy in the 2027 General Election, asserting that the majority of officers will defy illegal orders.

• Gachagua estimates that 95 percent of police officers will refuse to obey unlawful directives.
• The key figure is DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, a former police officer.
• He cited the extensive number of polling stations (over 50,000) in a general election as a factor making widespread rigging difficult.