Gachagua's conditions for defectors joining DCP
DCP claims it has received 816 defection requests, including from CSs...
✨ Key Highlights
A seven-member vetting committee has been formed within the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) to address the contentious admission of defectors from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
- The committee, chaired by secretary-general designate John Methu, was established after multiple deadlocked meetings since June 16, 2026.
- DCP has reportedly received 816 defection requests from government loyalists, including high-ranking officials.
- A key condition for vetting is a public declaration by defectors that they will not vie on parties associated with President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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Muturi, Munya Accuse Gachagua of Disrespect and Tyranny in Mt Kenya - August 2026
Former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Justin Muturi, along with Mbus Party Leader Lenny Kivuti, have publicly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly disrespecting their political parties. They have stated that Mt Kenya never had a king, rejecting Gachagua's calls to dissolve their parties and join his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Political tensions are escalating in the Mt Kenya region as Gachagua faces accusations of attempting to dominate the region's politics. Within the DCP, a seven-member vetting committee has been formed to address the contentious admission of defectors from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance, stemming from internal disagreements about admitting new members.
