Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that his party is weakening smaller opposition outfits, insisting every political formation has room to compete and grow.

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His response followed criticism from Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi, alongside former Meru Governor Peter Munya and  Former Embu County Senator Lenny Kivuti, who  firmly rejected calls by Gachagua to dissolve regional political parties and fold them into one regional vehicle of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

Speaking at his Wamunyoro residence on August 5, Gachagua said concerns that DCP wanted to absorb or eliminate other parties were misplaced and did not reflect his political position.

“I saw my brothers there yesterday, Justin Muturi, Peter Munya and this Lenny Kivuti crying. They say this DCP has become too strong, this Riggy G doesn't want other parties, no, no, no. I think they are misguided. I want many parties,” Gachagua stated.

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Instead, he maintained that Kenya's opposition would become stronger if several political parties remained active, recruited members, marketed their policies, and competed fairly for public support.

He argued that DCP's popularity had come through constant grassroots mobilisation, saying he had spent recent weeks holding meetings across counties, including Laikipia, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Kajiado and Narok.

He challenged leaders of other parties to increase their engagement with voters instead of blaming DCP for attracting supporters through regular political campaigns and sustained grassroots outreach.

According to Gachagua, every opposition party should focus on consolidating its support base and selling its agenda to Kenyans because electoral success depends on consistent effort rather than expecting support without campaigning.

“We, as DCP we have become very popular because of our hard work. For example, on Saturday, I held 3 meetings. Nanyuki, Chaka and Rumuruti. On Sunday, I held 7 meetings in Nyandarua. Tomorrow I am with people here and others. On Friday, I am in Kiambu town. Saturday, I am in Kajiado. Sunday I am in Kiambaa. Monday, I am in Narok. And that is hard work,” Gachagua stated.

The former Deputy President also invited Muturi, Munya and Kivuti to continue working alongside him, saying they all shared the broader objective of unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke