The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has refuted reports that its candidate for the upcoming Malava by-election, Edgar Busiega, has withdrawn from the race.
In a statement on Sunday, September 14, DCP Party Hezron Obanga dismissed the claims as false and misleading.
"The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) wishes to inform the public that the reports circulating claiming our candidate for the Malava Parliamentary race, Edgar Busiega, has withdrawn are false and misleading," the statement read.
The DCP linked the claims to rival camps, accusing them of spreading falsehoods out of fear of its growing support base.
"These claims are the result of panic by our competitors, who have sensed defeat in the face of the growing popularity of our candidate," the statement added.
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The party assured its supporters that Busiega’s candidature remains intact and that their campaign is on course ahead of the November polls.
"Edgar Busiega remains firmly in the race, and we are confident of victory come 27th November 2025. We urge our supporters and the people of Malava to ignore propaganda and remain focused on the journey ahead," the statement concluded.
This comes days after the DCP Party announced that it will not field a candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North Constituency by-election.
In a statement on Wednesday, September 10, DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua said the party has opted to support the Democratic Party (DP) candidate.
He explained that the decision was guided by fairness and respect for political partners under the United Opposition pact.
Gachagua noted that the Mbeere North seat had previously been held by a DP member and should rightfully remain with the party.
"In the spirit of collaboration and fairness under the united opposition and our resolve to unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, DCP shall support the Democratic Party (DP) in Mbeere North Constituency, acknowledging that the seat was previously held by DP and should rightfully be retained with our full support," the statement read.
In addition, DCP confirmed that it will also rally behind opposition partners in two other contests, the Wiper candidate in Muumbuni Ward and the DAP-K candidate in Kabuchai/Chwele Ward in Bungoma County.
For the remaining by-elections, the party announced it will field its own candidates and embark on campaigns nationwide.
"For all other elective positions, DCP shall field candidates and mobilize fully to campaign, popularize, and seek votes under our party ticket. Even as we compete, we shall respect our opposition partners in those regions, mindful that democracy is the preserve of every Kenyan," the statement added.
