Munya’s PNU, Muturi’s DP Party Reject Gachagua’s DCP Merger Proposal
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).
This move exposes what some say are fresh cracks in efforts to unite Mt Kenya under a single political outfit ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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.
They insisted 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.
“Gachagua has not been appointed or mandated to speak on behalf of all the people or all parties in the Mt Kenya region,” Munya stated.
The coordinated response from the three party leaders signals growing resistance to Gachagua’s push to consolidate Mt Kenya politics under DCP.
This also suggests that several regional political outfits are unwilling to dissolve despite sharing broader political interests.
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.
The trio instead are advocating for coalition-building through negotiations and mutual agreement.
Muturi, the 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.
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Together, the three leaders represent different political networks across the region.
This makes 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.
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.
It further underscores the competing interests among former UDA allies, regional parties and opposition figures seeking influence ahead of the polls.
With political realignments expected to intensify in the coming months, the fallout over Gachagua’s proposal is likely to shape coalition talks.
Parties are weighing the benefits of maintaining their independence against joining a broader alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election
Munya’s PNU, Muturi’s DP Party Reject Gachagua’s DCP Merger Proposal
