- Former DP Rigathi Gachagua says the DCP Party will be unveiled in July
- Launch event to be held in Narok or Kajiado after being blocked from Nairobi
- Claims state interference sabotaged Kasarani plans
- Accuses government of using goons to disrupt political gatherings
- Gachagua confirms he will vie for president in 2027 and aims to form a winning coalition
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that his new political outfit, the Democratic Congress Party (DCP), will officially be launched in July.
While speaking in Narok on Monday, June 23, Gachagua said the unveiling ceremony will now be held either in Narok or Kajiado County, following what he termed as state interference blocking the initial launch in Nairobi.
The former second-in-command stated that his team had intended to hold the event in Nairobi, but claimed President Ruto’s administration denied them access.
“We had wanted Nairobi, but Ruto has blocked us. Let me ask the Maa people to host us for this launch,” he said.
Gachagua asked locals to help identify a secure venue, stating that past political meetings have been targeted by goons sent to cause chaos, but he believes such tactics won’t succeed in the Maa region.
Initially, the DCP party launch had been planned for June 3 at Kasarani Gymnasium, but organizers were turned away just days to the event.
Sports Kenya, in a letter dated May 21, said the venue was unavailable due to preparations for CHAN 2025 and prior bookings by sports teams. No alternative date or venue was offered.
Gachagua’s Eyes Set on State House 2027
In the same address, Gachagua made it clear that he will be on the ballot come 2027.
He revealed that efforts are underway to build a strong coalition of like-minded leaders who share his vision to unseat the current administration.
“We want a 99.9% voter turnout. The first mission is to send Ruto home. The second is to usher in a new leader,” he stated.
Gachagua’s bold statements signal a growing rift within the ruling coalition as he positions himself as a key challenger in the upcoming general election.
