Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata on Friday officially joined Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), ending months of speculation over his political future ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kang’ata was unveiled at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence, where the former Deputy President welcomed him to the party, describing DCP as “the party of the moment and the future.”
Gachagua said DCP has grown into a national political outfit with millions of supporters and thousands of prospective aspirants for the August 10, 2027, elections. He added that the party currently has one Member of the National Assembly and three Members of County Assemblies drawn from different parts of the country and is targeting majority status in both Houses of Parliament and county assemblies after the next polls.
The reception was attended by DCP Secretary-General designate Senator John Methu, National Organising Secretary Senator Mithika Linturi, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua and Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangw’a.
Kang’ata’s move comes after previously indicating he would not seek re-election on the UDA ticket and later aligning himself with the opposition-leaning Linda Mwananchi movement before formally joining DCP.
Some of the moments as captured in pictures
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