DCP party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans might arm themselves to protect their votes in the 2027 general election if confidence in the electoral process is eroded.

• Gachagua cited the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as a turning point, suggesting voters now believe they must actively protect their ballots.
• He criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), stating it cannot deliver a credible election and that "Kenyans will have to come in."
• Gachagua accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of turning the police service into a "militia" for election interference.