Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha has officially left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This development marks a significant shift in the political landscape as the 2027 General Election approaches.
Governor Badilisha was welcomed into the DCP during a consultation forum held on July 29, 2026, in Wamunyoro. The event was attended by Rigathi Gachagua and the party’s Secretary General, Senator John Methu, who received the governor alongside members of the Nyandarua County Assembly.
Speaking during the event, Gachagua expressed his enthusiasm about the new members joining the party, emphasizing their commitment to contesting the upcoming elections on DCP tickets. He assured the leaders that the party primaries scheduled for next year would be conducted fairly and transparently.
Key highlights from the event include:
- Governor Badilisha and county assembly members pledged to defend their seats under the DCP banner in the 2027 polls.
- Gachagua described the move as a response to a broader call for Kenya’s liberation, signaling a shift in political allegiances within the Mt Kenya region.
- The DCP leader highlighted a continuing trend of defections from UDA, which he described as increasingly unpopular.
- Badilisha follows Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata as the second Mt Kenya governor to join the DCP, underscoring the party’s growing influence in the region.
This political realignment underscores the intensifying contest for influence in Mt Kenya, a key electoral battleground. As parties mobilize their bases, the DCP’s growing membership could reshape the dynamics ahead of the next general election.
