Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of intimidating and coercing his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidates contesting in upcoming by-elections. Gachagua made these claims during the unveiling of DCP nominees, asserting that a majority of their candidates have faced threats.

• Gachagua specifically named Stanley Karisa Kenga, the DCP candidate for Magarini Constituency in Kilifi County, as a victim of Ruto's alleged intimidation tactics.
• Kenga narrowly lost the 2022 elections on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket; the results were later nullified.
• The accusations follow the withdrawal of Adan Mohamed, the DCP candidate for Banisa, which Gachagua also attributed to Ruto's alleged influence.
• The DCP unveiled seven candidates for various Member of County Assembly seats across the country, showcasing national representation.