Gachagua Vows To Outshine Ruto For Nairobi’s Elective Seats
Rigathi Gachagua of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has clarified the opposition’s sophisticated plot to capture Nairobi’s elective seats in the 2019 general elections at the expense of Kenya’s incumbent Kwanza administration.
Gachagua spoke on Sunday, December 7, at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, dismissing initial claims of a war for domination in Nairobi between various opposition elements.
According to Gachagua, the opposition will remain unified, and part of their plan would be to support their partners in places where they hold political power.
Gachagua also indicated gently that other opposition vehicles were stronger than his relatively young party in Nairobi politics.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, speaking at Christ Dominion Church in Kasarani, says DCP will cooperate with Wiper and urges ODM to meet the United Opposition.
— The Eastleigh Voice (@Eastleighvoice) December 7, 2025
Gachagua: There is no way Wiper will fight DCP or DAP‑K. Where Wiper is strong, DCP will support Wiper. Where… pic.twitter.com/rEQKUA9sw4
“In Nairobi, Wiper has had a big name. They’ve always helped ODM. There is no way we will have friendly fire,” the former DP said.
“So where Wiper is strong, we will support Wiper. Where DCP is strong, we will request wiper to support DCP.”
Gachagua described Kalonzo as a “truthful man” and said he would be in charge of directing opposition politics in the city.
“We want the face of Kenya in Nairobi, and we don’t want ODM to be left behind,” Gachagua added.
“We are depending on Kalonzo to plan for Nairobi because he has experience. That will be his job.”
Gachagua’s clarification follows original claims that his party had reached an agreement to control all of Nairobi’s top seats, including gubernatorial and senate, in 2027.
Kalonzo had previously dismissed the charges as misinformation, but Gachagua has now extended an invitation to disgruntled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members to defect and work with the opposition.
Gachagua: My relationship with Kalonzo is family, not politics pic.twitter.com/KZdQZC1HFK
— K24TV (@K24Tv) December 7, 2025
On Sunday, the former DP extended an open invitation to ODM, saying that the opposition was willing to work with them ahead of the next general election.
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“And we are not secluding ODM; if ODM joins UDA, they will be lost; they don’t have to sit next to me,” Gachagua said.
“They can support Kalonzo, who supports them. We want a democratic face of Kenya in Nairobi.”
As far as a presidential candidate, Gachagua dismissed the chances of cracks emerging.
The DCP leader insisted that the opposition was still in the deliberating stage and a flag-bearer to take on President William Ruto would be unveiled in due time.
Gachagua Vows To Outshine Ruto For Nairobi’s Elective Seats
