Mass Defection: 25 MCAs Ditch Ruling UDA Party to Join Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP

The political landscape in Kenya has shifted significantly following a major defection. Over 25 elected Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have officially dumped the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

The ward representatives formally joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. =========================================== MASS DEFECTION TO DCP: AT A GLANCE =========================================== • Total Defectors : 25 Ward Representatives • Key Regions : Laikipia & Nakuru Counties • Venue : Wamunyoro, Nyeri County • Party Leader : Hon. Rigathi Gachagua ===========================================

Strategic Political Shift in Mt. Kenya Region

The leaders gathered at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County. They briefed the DCP party leader on their decision to leave the ruling coalition.

“We are responding to the clear direction set by our ground electorate,” stated the defecting delegation spokesman during the briefing. “Our people have demanded a political outfit that truly protects their civic interests.”

This massive political exodus signals a realignment within the Mt. Kenya voter base ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

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Full List of Defecting MCAs to DCP Party

Laikipia County MCAs

• Hon. Paul Kirenyi Leshuel – Mukogodo East Ward
• Hon. Nicholas Mwaniki Muturi – Tigithi Ward
• Hon. Irene Wachuka – Igwamiti Ward
• Hon. Catherine Nyokabi Kibui – Ngobit Ward
• Hon. Daniel Mugweru Muchemi – Umande Ward
• Hon. Simon Kanyutu Kimani – Marmanet Ward
• Hon. Samuel Mugambi Gatati – Salama Ward
• Hon. Stephen Ndiritu Kamau – Thingithu Ward
• Hon. Anthony Theuri Wambui – Nanyuki Ward
• Hon. George Karuiru Wairimu – Ol-Moran Ward
• Hon. Joseph Gitahi Macharia – Githiga Ward
• Hon. Mary Gathoni Muriuki – Specially Elected MCA

Nakuru County MCAs

• Hon. Philip Wanjohi Ndiritu – Lare Ward
• Hon. John Mwangi Macharia – Turi Ward
• Hon. Jane Wanjiru Gituku – Maella Ward
• Hon. Ann Njaguara – Nominated MCA
• Hon. Paul Kipkorir Tuwei – Kiamaina Ward
• Hon. George Wang’ang’a Mwaura – Elementaita Ward
• Hon. Simon Kamau Karanja – Kihingo Ward
• Hon. Bethsheba Kerubo – Nominated MCA
• Hon. Wathiai – Shaabab Ward
• Hon. Eliud Kamau Chege – Mai Mahiu Ward
• Hon. Peter Njuguna Mwaura – Elburgon Ward
• Hon. Karanja – Aspirant, Molo Ward
• Hon. Isabella Makori – Subukia Ward
  Key Takeaway: The move consolidates Gachagua’s grassroots influence across key Rift Valley and Central regions, firmly positioning the DCP party as a dominant political force.

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