Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Unveils Democracy for Citizens Party
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unveiled his much-anticipated political party the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) on Thursday, March 15, 2025.
Having resigned from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on May 12, 2025, Gachagua unveiled the new party at the DCP headquarters on Musa Gitau Road, Lavington, on Thursday, May 15, at 9:00 a.m.
Speaking during the launch, Gachagua revealed that the party’s symbol was ‘Sikiza Wakenya’, “but Kenyans can always interchange it with ‘Sikiza Ground’”. He also said that DCP’s symbol is a ‘listening ear’, “because we believe every Kenyan must be listened to by their leaders.”
The DCP’s party colours are green, brown, and black, and its logo features a hand touching an ear, symbolising “listening to the ground.”
The party’s slogan is Kazi na Haki (Work and Justice).
Gachagua has built his political message around “listening to the people,” whom he claims no longer identify with the UDA party that once propelled him and President Ruto to power.
While at it, Gachagua also unveiled a long list of the new party officials;
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Leadership
Party Leader: Rigathi Gachagua
Deputy Party Leader: Cleophas Malala
National Organizing Committee Chairperson: Mithika Linturi
National Women Leader: Cate Waruguru
Eminent Persons Chairperson: Maina Kamanda
Interim Secretary-General: Hezron Obatha
Deputy Secretary General: Martin Ole Kamwaro
National Treasurer: Hannah Mutua
Deputy National Treasurer: Wanjra Njoka
Diaspora Caucus Chairperson: David Njenga Gikonyo
National Coordinator: Alex Amasi
Executive Director: Brenda Wanjira
Secretary for Devolution: Christopher Mwadime
Secretary for Education: Mercy Gakuya
Secretary for International Affairs: Albina Kamwaga
Secretary for Tourism: Hussein Athumani
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