Gachagua's DCP Bags Three Seats in By- Elections
The Narok town ward by-election was seen as highly contested, with Gachagua personally going to the area to campaign for his candidate..
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Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) secured three county assembly seats in the November 27 by-elections, a significant achievement for the party launched just six months prior. The wins came in Kariobangi North, Narok Town, and Kisa East Wards.
- DCP candidates David Warui, Aduda Okwiri, and Douglas Masikonde won in their respective wards.
- In Narok Town Ward, Masikonde won with 6,007 votes, despite claims by Gachagua of intimidation and attempts to disrupt his campaign.
- Gachagua alleged government interference, including being teargassed and facing armed youth during campaigns, and later accusing authorities of attempting to torch ballot boxes after the results.
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UDA, ODM and DCP Secure Victories in November By-Elections - November 2025
The November 27 by-elections resulted in wins for several political parties across the country. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Leonard Wa Muthende, won the Mbeere-North Constituency seat with 15,802 votes. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) retained the Ugunja seat with Moses Omondi declared MP-elect, and also won the Magarini parliamentary by-election where Harrison Kombe secured 17,909 votes. Additionally, Rigathi Gachagua's new Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) secured three county assembly seats in the Kariobangi North, Narok Town, and Kisa East Wards.
