Gachagua offers to train Kenyans on protecting votes ahead of 2027
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 – Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that lessons learned from the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election have helped the opposition develop…..
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DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has offered to train Kenyans nationwide on protecting votes, citing lessons learned from the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof of an effective strategy for the 2027 General Election.
- Gachagua stated that the opposition is ready to deploy up to 50 teams from Ol Kalou to teach citizens how to safeguard their votes.
- The former Deputy President highlighted that by-election defeats, particularly in Mbeere North, exposed weaknesses that were addressed in Ol Kalou.
- He claimed the opposition educated voters about government entitlements, monitored assisted voting, prevented ballot photography, and deployed supporters around polling stations to ensure vote integrity in Ol Kalou.
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Gachagua warns voters may arm themselves ahead of 2027 - July 2026
DCP party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warned that Kenyans might arm themselves to protect their votes in the 2027 general election if confidence in the electoral process is eroded. Gachagua offered to train Kenyans nationwide on protecting votes, citing lessons learned from the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as proof of an effective strategy. He also expressed confidence that the National Police Service will uphold democracy in the 2027 General Election, asserting that the majority of officers will defy illegal orders. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed concerns over a recent parliamentary by-election setback for the UDA party, stating President William Ruto will silence critics at the next polls through the government\'s development record.
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