LIST: Gachagua Names Linturi, Malala As Officials For New 'DCP' Party

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has named former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi to the leadership of his new party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). This is just hours after Linturi penned his resignation letter announcing that he was quitting the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

Speaking on Thursday, May 15, during the launch of the party in Lavington, Nairobi, Gachagua named Linturi as the National Organising Secretary.

Forming the party structure, Gachagua also named former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala as the interim Deputy Party Leader, a step up from his previous role as Secretary General of UDA. Gachagua will head the party.

In other leadership announcements, former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru has been named as the National Women Leader.

A photo of Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party offices in Lavington, Nairobi, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. /X

David Mingari will serve as the national chairperson, Peter Mwati as the Deputy National Chairperson for Strategy, Sarah Owino National Deputy Chairperson Operations, and Hezron Obanga as the party’s Secretary General.

Other DCP officials include: Martin Ole Kamwaro (Deputy Secretary General, Anna Mutua National Treasurer, 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).

The DCP party is headquartered on Musa Gitau Road in Lavington, Nairobi. It bears the official colours of green, brown, and black, and its logo depicts a hand reaching toward an ear.

"I made a promise to you that in the month of May, I would unveil a new political party whose philosophy resonates with you. As you all know, I'm a truthful and honest man; I keep my promises," Gachagua stated at the launch, adding, "We finally have a political party that belongs to all of us, where every Kenyan is treated equally."

Framing DCP as a people-centred political movement, Gachagua emphasised the party’s central value: authentic and continuous dialogue between leaders and the public.

He also assured that under the party’s leadership, no Kenyan would ever feel neglected or excluded.

"As a party, we believe every Kenyan should be listened to by their leaders. This listening must not just be listening for the sake of it; it must be deliberate, planned, have a purpose, and it must be sustainable. At no given time in our leadership shall Kenyans be left behind or remain unheard," he added.

Who Was At Gachagua's Party Launch?

The event drew several notable attendees, including former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, former KICC board chairperson Irungu Nyakera, Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo, and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina.

Also present were former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi, former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru, Starehe MP Amos Mwago, Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, Juja MP George Koimburi, Embakasi North MP Gakuya Mwangi, and former Starehe MP Maina Kamanda.

Notably, no leaders from other opposition parties were in attendance.

Officials at the launch of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) on May 15, 2025 in Lavington, Nairobi. /RIGATHI GACHAGUA