2027 Strategy: Gachagua Taps Senator Methu To Lead DCP, Targets 10 Million Members Ahead of Polls
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary-General and official spokesperson of the Democracy for the Citizen’s Party (DCP), triggering a major leadership shake-up within the political outfit. Gachagua announced the ..
✨ Key Highlights
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary-General and spokesperson for the Democracy for the Citizen’s Party (DCP), signaling a strategic reorganization ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The DCP, founded in May 2025, has already registered over 4 million members and aims to reach 10 million before 2027.
- Key figures include Rigathi Gachagua (leader), John Methu (new Secretary-General), and outgoing Secretary-General Hezron Obaga.
- Senator Methu's immediate tasks include securing victory in the upcoming Ol Kalou constituency by-election on July 16, 2026, and leading a nationwide membership drive.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Ghafla! (Entertainment)
Part of the Day's Coverage
Gachagua Appoints Senator Methu To Lead DCP Ahead of 2027 Polls - May 2026
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary-General and spokesperson for the Democracy for the Citizen's Party (DCP), signaling a strategic reorganization ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party reportedly targets 10 million members. In a separate development, former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly urged the Kenya Kwanza administration to address the escalating cost of living, criticizing what he termed 'political theatrics' and 'maneno' (words) as insufficient solutions. Meanwhile, controversial preacher Victor Kanyari has caused a stir online after giving a woman KSh10,000 for getting a tattoo of his 2027 political slogan on her chest.
