The Party of National Unity (PNU), Democratic Party (DP) and Democratic Empowerment Party (DEP) have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's proposal to dissolve their parties and join the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), exposing what some say are fresh cracks in efforts to unite Mt Kenya under a single political outfit ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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PNU leader Peter Munya, DP leader Justin Muturi and DEP leader Lenny Kivuti instead called on Gachagua to abandon what they termed divisive pronouncements and pursue dialogue, insisting that political alliances should be built through consensus rather than directives.

Munya maintained that Gachagua had no mandate to speak on behalf of all leaders or political parties in the region, stating, "Gachagua has not been appointed or mandated to speak on behalf of all the people or all parties in the Mt Kenya region."

The coordinated response from the three party leaders signals growing resistance to Gachagua's push to consolidate Mt Kenya politics under DCP, suggesting that several regional political outfits are unwilling to dissolve despite sharing broader political interests.

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The latest development is expected to complicate Gachagua's strategy of positioning DCP as the region's dominant political vehicle, highlighting emerging divisions over who should lead Mt Kenya's political realignment ahead of the 2027 polls.

However, the latest response from Muturi, Munya and Kivuti indicates that not all leaders agree with dissolving their parties into DCP, with the trio instead advocating for coalition-building through negotiations and mutual agreement.

Muturi, a former National Assembly Speaker, leads the Democratic Party, while Munya heads PNU, a party that still enjoys support in parts of Mt Kenya East. Kivuti's DEP also commands influence in sections of Embu and neighbouring counties.

Together, the three leaders represent different political networks across the region, making their rejection one of the clearest indications that Gachagua does not have unanimous backing in his bid to consolidate Mt Kenya politics under a single party.

Political observers have increasingly pointed to coalition negotiations as the next battleground ahead of the 2027 elections, with regional parties seeking to retain their identities while exploring broader alliances to strengthen their bargaining power.

The latest disagreement suggests the contest is no longer just about which party will dominate the region but also about who will lead Mt Kenya's political realignment.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke