President William Ruto’s senior economic adviser, Moses Kuria, has welcomed the launch of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), a new political formation linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The party, set to be unveiled on Thursday, May 15, in Lavington at 9am, has already sparked significant interest and debate within the political landscape.
Kuria, a prominent political figure and the leader of Chama Cha Kazi (CCK), praised the development as part of Kenya’s democratic evolution. “I actively participated in the fight for multi-partyism and the scrapping of Section 2A. I believe in plurality in politics. As such, I fully welcome the launch of the DCP Party,” Kuria stated.
DCP was officially registered on February 3, 2025, and has adopted the slogan Kazi na Haki (Work and Justice). Its logo a hand touching an ear symbolises attentiveness to grassroots voices. The party’s colours are neon green, brown, and white, aligning with its message of renewal and justice.
Though Gachagua and his allies had kept the party’s identity under wraps, the unveiling marks a bold new chapter in Mount Kenya region politics. Sources indicate the secrecy was a strategic move to sidestep surveillance by state operatives.
The party’s governing council includes a diverse team of leaders such as Thomas Ratemo, Joy Gatugi, and Abdifatah Abdullahi. Gachagua is reportedly positioning DCP as a vehicle for uniting Mount Kenya behind a single political agenda, and is exploring alliances with opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa, and Fred Matiang’i.
However, Kuria’s recent reactivation of CCK signals potential competition for influence in the region. “This party, which was founded on August 17, 2021, is the party to watch. By-elections looming. Battle Royale,” Kuria posted on X.
As the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) prepares for by-elections, the unveiling of DCP and the resurgence of CCK could reshape the political calculus in Mount Kenya and beyond. Gachagua’s vision of unity faces early tests from within his own political backyard.
