Disagreements within Kenya's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) intensified as party leader Rigathi Gachagua publicly addressed deputy Cleophas Malala's criticism regarding the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as Spokesperson and Head of Secretariat for the United Opposition.

• Gachagua, speaking on Sunday, September 7, in Kipipiri, Nyandarua County, defended Kituyi's appointment, emphasizing the need for experienced leadership alongside youth.
• Malala had argued for a younger, more dynamic spokesperson, highlighting his disapproval by being absent from a key coalition meeting and proposing DCP field its own candidate in the Mbeere North by-election instead of a unified opposition candidate.
• The DCP candidate for Mbeere North, Duncan Mbui, has since left DCP to run as an independent candidate, claiming the party was influenced by other coalition members not to field a candidate.