Nyandarua Governor Badilisha decamps to DCP
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County, where party leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted him...
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Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing constituents' wishes as the reason for leaving the ruling UDA party. He plans to seek re-election on the DCP ticket.
- The governor stated he is honoring the will of his constituents who urged him to switch parties.
- Key figures involved include Governor Kiarie Badilisha and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua.
- The announcement was made in
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