Former National Assembly Speaker and Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Justin Muturi has spoken publicly for the first time since his party lost the Mbeere North parliamentary seat to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the recent by-election.
The seat, previously held by DCP through Hon. Geoffrey Ruku before his appointment to the Cabinet, had been the party’s only representation in the National Assembly.
Speaking on Friday during the funeral service of the mother to the late Embu County political figure Lenny Kivuti, Muturi said the by-election marked a “critical moment” for Kenya’s democratic direction.
He accused unnamed actors of engaging in voter bribery, intimidation, and misuse of state machinery during the contest.
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Muturi, who has been a key political figure in Embu and national politics for decades, said his next political mission will focus on defending constitutionalism and ensuring that “the rule of law is respected across all political processes.”
He insisted that what allegedly transpired in Mbeere North should concern every Kenyan who believes in fair elections.
“What we witnessed in Mbeere North was sad and unacceptable,” Muturi said. “Police intimidation, voter bribery, and goons roaming freely around polling centers should never define our elections. My focus now is ensuring that the rights of our people are protected and the law is upheld.”
He also hinted at plans to reorganize his party’s grassroots structures, noting that political setbacks should serve as an opportunity for renewal.
Muturi emphasized that DCP remains committed to offering alternative leadership and representing communities that feel sidelined in the evolving political landscape.
The by-election result, seen as a boost for UDA’s influence in Embu County, is expected to reshape local political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election.
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