‘Never been a member!’: DCP disowns Koimburi following defection claims
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has dismissed claims by Juja MP George Koimburi that he has defected, saying he was never a member and had sought a direct ticket for the 2027 election...
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The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has vehemently denied claims by Juja MP George Koimburi that he defected from the party, asserting he was never a member. DCP Secretary-General Hezron Obaga stated the party was surprised by Koimburi’s announcement, noting he has never joined or participated in DCP activities.
- DCP questioned Koimburi’s political loyalty, suggesting he worked with President William Ruto’s camp while publicly portraying sympathy for DCP.
- Koimburi reportedly met with the DCP party leader on Monday, January 12, 2026, demanding his former rival be removed and a direct ticket for the 2027 General Election.
- The party leader rejected Koimburi’s demands, insisting DCP would conduct open, competitive, and democratic nominations for all seats, as issuing direct tickets would undermine growing support.
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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.
