Kanini Kega ditch Uhuru's party to Gachagua's DCP
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Kanini Kega ditched the Jubilee party to join the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)...
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EALA MP Kanini Kega has joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), signaling fresh political realignments ahead of next year's General Election. This move was announced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday via his X account.
- Kanini Kega, a seasoned politician with two decades of experience, previously served as MP for Kieni from 2013 to 2022 under The National Alliance (TNA) and Jubilee Party.
- Gachagua described DCP as a platform for "progressive leaders who desire leadership in the future."
- The party also welcomed former LSK President Nelson Havi, noting a need for "great legal minds for Legislation, Representation and Oversight."
- Kega's entry is expected to boost DCP's profile, especially in the Mt Kenya region, where he held significant influence as an ally of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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