Gachagua’s DCP Leadership Under Scrutiny as Another Leader Is Named Party Leader

A political storm has erupted around Rigathi Gachagua, with UDA questioning whether he is legally recognised as the leader of his party.

The claims have placed the former deputy president’s DCP leadership under scrutiny, raising questions about party records and his ambitions ahead of 2027.

UDA Communications Director Nathaniel Mong’are made the remarks during a Citizen TV interview, arguing that Gachagua is not listed by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties as DCP party leader.

Mong’are further claimed that Gachagua’s impeachment disqualified him from holding a leadership position in a political party. He pointed to former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala, saying the records he was referring to showed Malala as the highest-ranking DCP official.

The UDA official also questioned how Gachagua could seek the presidency if, in his view, he was not eligible to hold a party leadership position.

However, the matter has another side. DCP’s own website identifies Gachagua as party leader and Malala as his deputy. The party initially unveiled its leadership structure in May 2025, naming Gachagua as leader, Malala as interim deputy and David Mingati Parseina as chairperson.

A Gazette Notice published later that month documented changes to the party’s National Executive Committee, including Malala’s position as deputy party leader.

The conflicting claims have created debate over who is officially recognised to lead DCP. Many people were left talking, while the incident sparked reactions online as supporters appeared divided over the legal questions raised.

For Gachagua, the dispute comes at a sensitive moment as he continues positioning himself in politics. What happens next may depend on the official party records and any response from DCP.

Do you think the dispute will affect Gachagua’s political plans, or will DCP put the matter to rest? Share your views in the comments.

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