Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially launched his political party, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), with notable names missing from the top leadership.
At an event on Thursday, May 15, Gachagua unveiled the political vehicle that he hopes will guide him into the presidency in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The new party is characterised by neon green, brown and white colours, with the slogan “Skiza Wakenya” and a logo showing an illustration of an ear with fingers cupped around it, describing the act of listening.
The party will be headed by Gachagua, with former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala as the interim Deputy Party Leader. Former Meru Senator and Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi will be the National Organising Secretary.
Former Laikipia Women Representative Cate Waruguru will be the National Women Leader. Former Starehe Member of Parliament Maina Kamanda will chair the Council of Eminent Persons in DCP.
The National Chairperson will be David Mingati, and he will be deputised by Peter Mwathi and Sarah Owino, who will oversee the Strategy and Operations, respectively.
DCP's Secretary General is set to be Hezron Obanga, with Martin Ole Kamwaro being his deputy. Anna Mutua will hold the title of National Treasurer, and she will be assisted by Evangeline Njoka and Tomwas Nyangi.
Former head of the Presidential Delivery Unit, Peter Mbae, will be the Secretary in charge of Economic Planning. Wanjiku Thiga, a politician, was named the National Youth Leader.
While speaking during the launch in Lavington, Nairobi, Gachagua emphasised the act of listening to the needs of the ordinary Kenyans and being alive to the reality on the ground.
He cited his numerous gatherings at his Wamunyoro home spanning six months, where he mentioned extensive consultations with the ‘people’ in an effort to create a party for everyone.
Also, Gachagua disclosed that the party will have various structures with the aim of bringing order and stability to the party. The party will have a National Delegates Council, National Governance Council, National Executive Council, National Management Council, and the National Executive Board.
It will also encompass national leadership councils for Governors, Senators, Members of the National Assembly, the Senate, Eminent Persons, Diaspora, Youth, Religious, Women and Students.
Gachagua revealed that a launch ceremony that will be open to the general public will happen on Wednesday, June 4, but did not disclose the venue.
