NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political outfit, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has marked a monumental political statement by clinching three Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats in the by-elections held on Thursday.
The results signal a significant breakthrough for the young party and a challenge to established political dominance in key regions.
The three victories were secured in Nairobi, Narok, and Kakamega/Vihiga counties, highlighting the party’s unexpected reach.
DCP’s by-election sweep
| Ward | Constituency/County | DCP Winner | DCP Votes | Closest Rival (Party) | Rival Votes |
| Kariobangi North | Embakasi North, Nairobi | David Wanyoike Warui | 2,282 | John Kimanzi (Independent) | 1,956 |
| Narok Town | Narok | Douglas Makonde | 6,007 | Robert Kanyinke Ole Kudate (UDA) | 4,479 |
| Kisa East | Vihiga/Kakamega | Aduda Okwiri | 1,952 | Joel Ongoro (MDG) | 1,541 |
In the highly competitive Kariobangi North Ward race, which drew 16 candidates (including two independents), DCP’s David Wanyoike Warui not only defeated the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Njoka Julius Maina (955 votes), but also edged out a strong independent challenger and the candidate from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Majua Michael Ouma (1,351 votes). The seat was previously held by the late Joel Munuve.
In Narok Town Ward, DCP demonstrated a clear victory, with Douglas Makonde securing 6,007 votes, successfully overcoming the challenge posed by UDA’s Robert Kanyinke Ole Kudate who received 4,479 votes.
Gachagua salutes voters for rejecting bribery
Following the results, DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua took to social media to celebrate the wins, framing the victories as a testament to the electorate’s defiance against political intimidation and corruption.
“Our party, making the newest kid in the block, which is seven months old whitewashed old parties some old as twenty years. I salute the people of Narok Township, Kariobangi North and Kisa East for standing up to intimidation, goons, state-sponsored militia and violent attacks by the police to exercise their democratic right,” he wrote.
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The former Deputy President further commended the voters for maintaining electoral integrity in the face of alleged malpractices.
“I salute them for rejecting voter bribery as an ingredient of our politics. I urge all those who wish to vie for seats under our party to remain on the ground and continuously engage the electorate as they listen to them.”
The triple win establishes DCP as a growing political force, offering a new competitive layer to Kenya’s party politics by successfully challenging established parties in diverse regions.
