Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finalized plans to launch his new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), with the event scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Kasarani Stadium Gymnasium.
According to a letter addressed to the stadium management by interim Secretary General Hezron Obaga, the party expects a turnout of approximately 5,000 guests, including members, supporters, political allies, and the media. The event will include speeches, artistic performances, and interactive sessions aimed at unveiling the party’s manifesto, leadership, and long-term vision.
This official launch comes weeks after Gachagua revealed the party’s name and unveiled its interim leadership during a Nairobi event on May 15. The revelation quelled months of speculation about his next political move following a perceived fallout with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Prominent names in the DCP lineup include former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala, appointed deputy party leader, and ex-Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, who will serve as interim National Organising Secretary. The party has also tapped former Starehe MP to chair a caucus of eminent persons, further signaling Gachagua’s strategic efforts to assemble a formidable and diverse political team.
Other notable appointees include Catherine Waruguru (National Women Leader), David Mingati (National Chairperson), and Peter Mwathi (Deputy Chairperson for Strategy). The leadership structure spans all corners of the country, highlighting DCP’s aim to establish a national footprint. The party’s diaspora and religious caucuses will be led by David Njenga and Albanus Kinyua, respectively.
This latest development underlines Gachagua’s growing political ambitions and the party’s efforts to position itself as a viable alternative ahead of the 2027 General Elections. With seasoned politicians, youthful voices, and regional representation, the DCP’s launch at Kasarani is set to be a major political spectacle, potentially reshaping Kenya’s political landscape in the coming years.
