Three Mt. Kenya political party leaders have publicly rejected calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to dissolve their parties and join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

• The leaders, including Peter Munya (PNU), Justin Muturi (Democratic Party), and Lenny Kivuti (MBUS), asserted that political parties are independent institutions.
• They stated that no single individual has the authority to dictate the dissolution or future of other parties.
• The leaders emphasized that any political cooperation must be based on mutual respect and consultation, not coercion, and dismissed suggestions that Gachagua speaks for the entire Mt. Kenya region.

A meeting between Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Alice Muthama, daughter of Johnson Muthama, has fueled speculation about Johnson Muthama's political future amid realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Alice Muthama, a Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) commissioner under UDA, met with Kalonzo Musyoka for political guidance as she prepares to contest the Matungulu parliamentary seat.
• This follows the example of UDA-nominated PSC commissioner Mohammed Ali, who has joined the opposition and secured backing for the 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial race.
• Johnson Muthama has recently publicly criticized Kenya Kwanza figures, including Oscar Sudi, over remarks concerning Kalonzo Musyoka and the Lower Eastern region.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has refuted claims that his party is undermining smaller opposition outfits, asserting that all political formations have space to thrive.

• Gachagua dismissed concerns raised by Justin Muturi, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti regarding the DCP's perceived dominance.
• He emphasized that DCP's popularity stems from extensive grassroots mobilization and consistent campaigning across counties such as Laikipia, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Kajiado, and Narok.
• Gachagua invited opposition leaders to collaborate for the 2027 elections, highlighting a past instance where DCP stepped aside for a DP candidate in a by-election as evidence of respect for coalition partners.