Senator Methu to be Gachagua’s party Secretary-General

By Newsflash Reporter

As former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares to launch his new political party – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) – tomorrow, Thursday, 15 May, Newsflash has exclusively seen a list of its senior officials.

The launch will take place in Lavington, Nairobi, where Gachagua is expected to formally introduce his party’s leadership and lay out his political vision.

Newsflash has exclusively obtained a list of the top officials who will steer the new party.

At the helm is Gachagua himself, who will assume the role of party leader. He will be deputized by former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malala.

Kajiado Senator, Seki Lenku, will serve as the party’s National Chairperson, while Nyandarua Senator John Methu is poised to become the Secretary-General.

According to sources close to the developments, Methu is expected to resign from the UDA immediately after the party’s launch and will take up his new role officially under the DCP banner.

Methu set to face by-election

The same sources have indicated that Methu, a youthful and vocal figure in the Senate, is prepared to face a by-election in Nyandarua should he be required to seek a fresh mandate under the new party.

His resignation from UDA will mark one of the most high-profile defections from President William Ruto’s ruling coalition since the 2022 general elections.

This move further highlights growing internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, with leaders now opting to chart their own political paths.

Gachagua’s decision to establish DCP is widely seen as an effort to consolidate influence in the Mt. Kenya region, where discontent has reportedly been brewing over perceived neglect by the national government.

Methu’s new role also places him at the heart of Gachagua’s political machinery. Known for his staunch defense of Mt Kenya interests in the Senate, Methu will likely be instrumental in shaping the party’s messaging and strategy as it seeks to win over disillusioned voters.

Meanwhile, political fragmentation continues to gather momentum.

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is also said to be in the process of launching her own political party. Insiders hint that she could unveil her outfit within weeks, joining the growing list of leaders seeking political independence.

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has already taken that leap, having launched The Future Party earlier this year. However, his party has faced criticism, with some political observers branding it a “state-sponsored” initiative meant to weaken opposition forces rather than provide a genuine alternative.