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January 15, 2026
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MP Ditches Gachagua's Party, Asks to Join UDA

MP Ditches Gachagua's Party, Asks to Join UDA

Speaking to supporters, Koimburi stated some people believed they could join the party without following proper procedures, claiming the party had become a refuge for individuals with questionable conduct..

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Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has announced his departure from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing corruption, intimidation, and the sidelining of long-serving members. He plans to join President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

  • Koimburi accused DCP of demanding up to KSh5 million for party backing, favoring wealthy newcomers over loyal members.
  • He criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his recent political actions and urged supporters to be cautious of "criminal parties" with "criminal tendencies" in Kiambu County.
  • The MP denied claims of being bribed by President Ruto, stating his decision is based on constituent development needs and a desire to work directly with the government on projects like roads and affordable housing.

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MPs Koimburi and Nyoro Announce Splits from DCP and UDA Parties - January 2026

Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has announced his departure from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), stating he plans to join President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Koimburi cited corruption, intimidation, and the sidelining of long-serving members as reasons for leaving DCP. In response, the DCP has vehemently denied Koimburi’s claims, with Secretary-General Hezron Obaga asserting that the MP was never a member of the party. In a separate development, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has publicly criticized the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing a split due to the party's perceived abandonment of key economic and education promises made during the 2022 campaign.

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