{
  "id": 11847278,
  "title": "Gachagua: DCP is the most popular party in Kenya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/gachagua-dcp-is-the-most-popular-party-in-kenya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T04:37:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/gachagua-dcp-is-the-most-popular-party-in-kenya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has claimed that his political party is the most popular in Kenya as he seeks opposition unity before the 2027 General Election. During an engagement with the clergy in Boston, Gachagua stated that DCP anticipates securing a majority in the National Assembly and Senate, as well as control over 20 county assemblies. He attributed the popularity of his party to its responsiveness to the people's needs. An Infotrak survey in July 2026 indicated that DCP had the highest party support in Central, with 33%, but nationally, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) led with 22%, followed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) with 21%, and DCP with 9%. Gachagua proposed nominating a representative of the Kenyan diaspora to Parliament if the party secures enough seats, arguing for their direct voice in national affairs. He also suggested nominating a representative from the diaspora in every strong county assembly to contribute to devolution, which he noted is thriving in those areas. Gachagua pledged to create opportunities for Kenyans abroad to market local products and increase their involvement in promoting Kenya's tourism. He urged Kenyans overseas to provide input for the party's manifesto and promised incentives for diaspora investments, such as tax holidays and an end to double taxation.",
  "summary": "Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has declared that his party is the most popular political outfit in Kenya as he stepped up his push for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement with the clergy in Boston, United States, Gachagua said DCP expected to secure a majority […]",
  "key_points": [
    "DCP leader Gachagua claims his party is most popular in Kenya.",
    "July 2026 Infotrak survey shows DCP leads Central region with 33% support.",
    "Gachagua proposes diaspora representation in Parliament and county assemblies."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gachagua's claim of DCP's popularity signals a potential shift in opposition dynamics, as he seeks to unify the opposition and make his party a major player in the 2027 General Election.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}