Tag Archives: 2027 General Election

Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina has firmly rejected any suggestion that she intends to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), urging him to stop mentioning her in his political activities. In a Facebook post published on July 27, Maina dismissed speculation that she had fallen …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the opposition’s plan to safeguard votes during the 2027 General Election, arguing that the current security leadership cannot be relied upon to ensure a credible electoral process. His remarks came after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen cautioned politicians against deploying groups to guard …

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has officially opened registration for candidates planning to contest various elective positions under its ticket in the 2027 General Election. In a notice issued on Friday, July 24, 2026, the party invited prospective candidates to begin the registration process by paying the required …

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), becoming one of the highest-profile elected leaders to align with the opposition party as political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election gather momentum. Kang’ata confirmed that he will seek a second …

A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey indicates that many Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would have a greater impact by supporting a united opposition candidate rather than seeking the presidency himself. According to the poll, 33 percent of respondents …

A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …

A new TIFA survey has found that although most Kenyans are registered voters, many eligible citizens remain outside the voters’ register due to a lack of national identification documents, limited time, low interest in politics and difficulties accessing voter registration services. According to the survey, 83 percent of respondents said …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful in the latest TIFA opinion poll, registering the biggest increase in public support among leading contenders. The survey, released on Friday, shows President William Ruto maintaining his lead in the presidential race, while several prominent opposition figures, including …

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has claimed that several leaders currently aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration are weighing a move to the opposition following the party’s decisive victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking after the election, Malala said the outcome had …

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) brought its post-election celebrations to Parliament on Tuesday as senators allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrived at the Senate in coordinated party attire. Murang’a Senator Joseph Nyutu, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Laikipia Senator …