Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
In a statement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the former Deputy President announced that Kiarie and the members of the Nyandarua County Assembly had officially ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and would defend their seats on a DCP ticket.
“I am delighted to receive Governor Kiarie Badilisha of Nyandarua County and the entire County Assembly into the DCP Party,” part of the statement read.
They have assured me that they will defend their seats on DCP Party tickets, and they shall form part of the aspirants in the party primaries next year,” he added.
According to the Gachagua, Governor Badilisha and his team had joined the party in response to what he termed the ‘liberation of Kenya’ movement.
“The people of Nyandarua County, led by their Governor, have brought a message of goodwill from the people of Nyandarua. They are answering the call for the liberation of Kenya,” he further said.
Additionally, the former DP said that the party shared the same vision for the country’s future and expressed confidence that DCP would achieve its political goals ahead of the next General Election.
