Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled the leadership of the Democracy for Citizens Party.
Speaking during the launch of the party, Gachagua announced that Cleophas Malala will be the Deputy Party leader.
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi will be the National Organizing Secretary, while former Laikipia Women Rep Cate Waruguru will be the National Women Leader.
Gachagua names Malala, Linturi as DCP party officials. Photo: Courtesy.
David Mingari was named as the national chairperson, Peter Mwati as the Deputy National Chairperson for Strategy, Sarah Owino National Deputy Chairperson Operations and Hezron Obanga will be the party’s Secretary General.
Other notable officials include; Martin Ole Kamwaro (Deputy Secretary General, Anna Mutua National Treasurer and Everline Wanjiru Njoka Deputy National Treasurer Strategy.
Thomas Mwita Nyangi (Deputy National Treasurer), Andrew Kiplimo Muge (Director of Elections), Maina Kamanda (Chairperson of the council of eminent persons), David Njenga Gikonyo (Chair of Diaspora Caucus) and Barnabus Kinyua (Chair of the religious caucus) are also in the leadership list.
Moreover, the national coordinator for counties will be Alex Hamasi, Brenda Banjira will be the Executive Director of the Party, Christopher Mwadime as the Secretary for devolution, Mercy Gakuya as the Secretary for Education while Alvina Kabira will serve as the party’s Secretary for International Affairs.
Others are; John Maraga (Leader PWD), Abubakar Abdi (Deputy National Organizing Secretary Strategy), Sera Wanjiku (National Youth leader), Peter Mbai (Secretary for Economic Planning) and Lydia Barasa (Secretary for Health).
DCP will be represented by neon green and white colours as a symbol.
According to Gachagua, the party will work under the core principle of genuine and sustained engagement between leaders and citizens.
DCP has its headquarters along Musa Gitau Road, Lavington, Nairobi.
