Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), just two months after announcing his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

• Governor Irungu Kang'ata's move strengthens the DCP, which now boasts a governor, a Member of Parliament, and three Members of the County Assemblies.
• Key figures: Governor Irungu Kang'ata, Rigathi Gachagua (DCP Party Leader), and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
• Kang'ata cited "strategic disagreements" with UDA as the reason for his May announcement not to defend his seat on the party's ticket in the 2027 elections.