Why Gachagua's picks test DCP's promise of fair nominations

His endorsements have triggered concern among aspiring politicians...

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Rigathi Gachagua's endorsements of preferred candidates within the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) are raising concerns about the fairness of upcoming nominations, despite promises of free and fair elections.

DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua is publicly backing specific aspirants, drawing criticism that the party is favoring loyalists and financiers.
Aspiring politicians, like Simon Kamau from the DCP Aspirants Caucus, fear the party is becoming an "exclusive club" that shuts out ordinary members without wealth.
Despite assurances of open primaries, Gachagua has repeatedly singled out individuals like Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina, Senator Kamau Murango, and Baragwi MP David Mathenge, describing them as "tried and tested community heroes."

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