Magarini aspirant quits Gachagua-led DCP citing leadership collapse
Chengo accused the National Elections Board (NEB) and the Secretary-General of failing to support aspirants, highlighting poor communication, disregard for grassroots concerns, and opaque decision-making processes. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Furaha Chengo, a parliamentary aspirant for Magarini in the upcoming November 27 by-election, has resigned from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing a collapse in leadership.
- Chengo resigned as a National Executive Committee (NEC) member due to frustrations with leadership and internal organs.
- He accused the National Elections Board (NEB) and Secretary-General of failing to support aspirants.
- The DCP is led by Rigathi Gachagua, and Chengo warned that it risks alienating members without transparency and accountability.
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IEBC Launches Voter Registration Drive as Magarini Aspirant Quits Party Ahead of By-Election - September 2025
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a nationwide continuous voter registration exercise, which began on Monday, September 29. This drive is intended to streamline the process for the upcoming November 27 by-elections and the August 2027 General Elections. The IEBC has a goal of increasing Kenya's voter roll to 28.5 million by 2027 and is introducing significant changes, including eye scanning. In a related political development weeks before the mini polls, Magarini parliamentary aspirant Furaha Chengo has resigned from Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Chengo cited systemic inefficiencies, a collapse in leadership, and a lack of support from party officials as reasons for the move.
