Ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua/SCREENGRABFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled the Democracy for the Citizens Party's (DCP) blueprint to field candidates in all 47 counties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nyahururu on Friday, Gachagua said DCP is positioning itself as a national political party with a presence across the country.
He said the party has already put in place the necessary structures to sponsor candidates for all major elective seats, including governors, senators, MPs and MCAs.
According to Gachagua, the plan forms part of DCP's long-term strategy to build a strong nationwide political movement capable of competing in every county.
"We are a national party and it is our intention to field candidates in all 47 counties for gubernatorial, senatorial, National Assembly and county assembly seats," Gachagua stated.
He said the party had established the necessary political machinery to support its nationwide expansion.
"In accordance with our strategic plan, we have set up the necessary machinery and blueprints to secure a minimum of 20 governors and senators, a minimum of 145 members of the National Assembly and a minimum of 720 members of the County Assembly across the country," he said.
The former deputy president said the targets reflect DCP's ambition to build a broad national presence beyond its traditional support base and position itself as a key player in the next general election.
He also used the opportunity to invite politicians from across the country to join the party, saying DCP's doors remained open to aspirants seeking a political platform for the 2027 polls.
"To any aspirant considering DCP, we welcome you," Gachagua said, adding that the party would provide candidates with an opportunity to contest under what he described as a growing national outfit.
His remarks came against the backdrop of the recently concluded Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where he praised what he termed as the determination of ordinary Kenyans to defend the integrity of the electoral process.
"The people of Ol Kalou have given the template for what must be done," he said, referring to residents who turned out during the by-election.
Gachagua argued that the will of voters could not be suppressed if citizens remained united in protecting the democratic process.
"They cannot overpower all of us and overturn the will of the people," he said.
He also took the chance to condemn the violence tha had been witnessed in several parts..
