Former LSK President Joins DCP
Former LSK President officially joins Gachagua's camp. Gachagua states that he is thrilled to have a great legal mind on board...
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Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democratic Change Party (DCP), aiming to contest the Westlands parliamentary seat in 2027. This move strengthens DCP's parliamentary ambitions and Gachagua's political influence in Nairobi County.
- Nelson Havi joined DCP on February 4, 2026, pictured with Rigathi Gachagua in Lavington Nairobi.
- Gachagua stated DCP requires "great legal minds for legislation, representation, and oversight," to which Havi contributes.
- Havi resigned from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on November 7, 2024, after being a member since 2021.
- He previously lost the Westlands parliamentary seat in 2022 while with UDA.
- Current Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi (ODM) is reportedly eyeing the Bungoma gubernatorial seat, potentially opening the way for Havi.
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