Gachagua leaves Malala, Methu to steer DCP as he engages Kenyans in US
Gachagua said his deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate John Methu would lead the party’s engagements in his absence.
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assigned his senior party officials Cleophas Malala and John Methu to maintain the active status of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) during his extended stay in the United States. Gachagua's deputy party leader and the DCP Secretary General-designate will oversee the party's activities in his absence.
On August 30, Gachagua announced that he would be traveling to the United States to engage Kenyans living there and gather support for the 2027 General Election. He will be in the country for approximately 50 days, starting on September 4. During his trip, Gachagua plans to visit several U.S. cities, including Spokane, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Kansas, Dallas, Texas, and Boston, Massachusetts.
The statement emphasized that Gachagua's team would continue to listen to Kenyans and speak for them even while the former Deputy President was away. Meanwhile, in Kenya, Malala and Methu have stepped up their efforts to strengthen the party's structures and maintain its momentum ahead of the elections. DCP has claimed to have surpassed 4.5 million registered members, a significant increase from its previous figures.
The party has also been working to expand its support base beyond Mount Kenya and has been appointing officials from various regions to project a national image. However, the party's rapid growth has also brought more political scrutiny, including disputes over nominations and disagreements among senior officials.
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