Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has formally welcomed Subukia Member of Parliament Samuel Gachobe into the DCP fold during a political engagement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County.
Gachobe’s entry into the party follows his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), adding to a steady wave of elected leaders realigning their political allegiances ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Addressing the meeting, Gachagua noted that Gachobe joins a rapidly expanding group of lawmakers and grassroots mobilizers who have found a new political home in DCP, which he described as the party of the present and the future.
The defection from Nakuru County represents a notable boost for Gachagua’s efforts to extend DCP’s footprint beyond the Mount Kenya core into the Rift Valley region.
During the reception, Gachagua assured the Subukia legislator that the party’s internal democratic processes will be upheld, guaranteeing that upcoming nominations will be conducted in a free and fair manner.
He urged Gachobe to move swiftly on the ground to popularize DCP’s agenda, recruit new members, and strengthen his grassroots networks ahead of the party primaries scheduled for March next year.
Closing his remarks with the movement’s signature rally slogans emphasizing a green future and economic wealth, Gachagua framed the continuous influx of defectors from UDA as clear evidence of shifting voter sentiment across the country.
The development underscores intensifying political mobilization as rival formations consolidate their bases and prepare party structures for the 2027 electoral contest.
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