Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday, May 15, officially launched the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
The new party was unveiled during an event held at its headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi.
The event was attended by former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, former KICC board chairperson Irungu Nyakera, Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Kajaido North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo, and Kiringaga Women Rep Jane Maina.
Former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi, former Laikipia Women Rep Cate Waruguru, Starehe MP Amos Mwago, Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia, Muranga Senator Joe Nyutu, Juja MP George Koimburi, Embakasi North MP Gakuya Mwangi, and former Starehe MP Maina Kamanda also attended the launch.
Notably, leaders from other opposition parties were not present during the event.
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Speaking during the launch, Gachagua said DCP will be represented by neon green and white colours, a symbol he termed as renewal, transparency, and inclusivity.
“I made a promise to you that in May 2025, I would unveil a new political party whose philosophy resonates with you, as you all know I am an honest and truthful man, I keep my word and promises; I detest lies, and that is why I disagreed with the liar number one.
"We finally have a political party where every Kenyan is treated equally. Our new party is the Democracy for Citizens Party,” said Gachagua.
The former deputy President promised that under the party's leadership, Kenyans will at no point feel abandoned or left out.
At the same time, Gachagua named Malala as the deputy party leader of DCP, while Linturi will be the national organizing secretary and Waruguru as the national women Leader.
