Trouble for Ruto as Prominent Leader Breaks Silence Hours After Joining Gachagua’s Party from UDA

President William Ruto’s UDA party has recorded another high-profile defection in the Mount Kenya region after Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba officially joined Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

The legislator made his decision public on Friday, November 13, following a meeting with Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County.

Karemba, who was elected on a UDA ticket in the 2022 General Election, declared that he had settled on a new political home and recognised Gachagua as his party leader.

The second-term MP also expressed his readiness to work with the former Deputy President in providing alternative leadership for Embu County and the country.

“I have found a home, a new one. My new home is Democracy for Citizens Party, DCP. My party leader is HE Rigathi Gachagua,” he stated.

Gachagua welcomed the legislator and announced that he would visit Runyenjes Constituency the following week to introduce him to residents and popularise DCP.

The defection comes days after Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji joined the same party. Mukunji has expressed interest in becoming Embu governor in 2027, potentially setting up a contest against incumbent Cecily Mbarire.

Karemba’s departure also adds to the list of politicians who have left UDA, including Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Kandara MP Chege Njuguna, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba.

The latest development comes amid continued political realignments following the fallout between Ruto and his former deputy.

With Gachagua preparing to take DCP’s message to Runyenjes, attention is now turning to his next political moves and whether more elected leaders will join the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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