Gachagua deals UDA blow as Runyenjes MP Karemba joins DCP

Nairobi, 13th November – In a significant political shift, Rigathi Gachagua has welcomed Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba into the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), after he left the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This announcement came after Gachagua hosted the Embu legislator at his residence in Wamunyoro. Gachagua stated, “This morning at my Wamunyoro residence, I have welcomed the Member of Parliament for Runyenjes, Hon. Eric Muchangi Karemba, to the DCP Party after decamping from UDA.”

Muchangi will collaborate with Mbeere South MP Gitonga Mukunji to promote the DCP across Embu County, as the party prepares to contest for key positions in the upcoming elections. Gachagua declared that the party aims to capture the Embu governorship, parliamentary seats, and all 20 ward positions. "Karemba will join Gitonga Mukunji in popularising the party across Embu County as we work to win the governorship, parliamentary seats and all the 20 wards," he affirmed.

DCP leader Gachagua further revealed plans to visit Runyenjes Constituency the following week to formally introduce Muchangi to the local residents. "Next week, I will travel to Runyenjes Constituency to formally present Hon. Karemba to the people of Runyenjes," Gachagua declared. He described DCP as "the party of the present and the future" while building political support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Muchangi's defection is part of the political realignments occurring in the Mount Kenya region, where parties and leaders are strategizing for the next General Election.