Two songs—one in Kiswahili and another in English—carry themes of liberating Kenyans, redeeming the payslip, listening to citizens, and expanding democratic space.
DCP, whose slogan is Skiza Wakenya (Listen to Kenyans), is being launched in Lavington, Nairobi, on May 15, 2025, as Gachagua’s 2027 political ambitions take shape.
In one of the Kiswahili songs, the lyrics call on Kenyans to rise, unite, and fight against economic oppression and punitive policies:
“Komboa payslip, Okoa Wakenya, Unganisha Kenya!”
“Skiza Wakenya! waende kabisa! DCP ni mwamko mpya, utaboresha afya na itaokoa payslip ya wakenya, itamliza ufisadi, uongozi was Kuaminika tunaskiza wakenya!"
In stark contrast to the 2021 launch of the United
Democratic Alliance (UDA), which featured Christian songs to convey its
message, Gachagua’s DCP is blending secular and gospel music, focusing heavily
on issues directly affecting Kenyans.
Another chant from the rally went:
“Uongozi wa kuaminika, tunaskiza Wakenya! DCP inaunganisha Wakenya wote na ni chama cha Wakenya wote!”
And in a more lyrical moment, another song had supporters singing:
“Maisha yangu ni wewe, hata kama sina pesa, maisha yangu ni wewe yawe!”
Having resigned from the ruling UDA party on May 12,
2025, Gachagua is set to officially unveil DCP at its headquarters on Musa
Gitau Road, Lavington, on Thursday, May 15.
The former DP is expected to formally announce the name of his new political outfit, kicking off a strategy to consolidate support in the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On May 14, Gachagua confirmed he would make the announcement the following day, while urging supporters to be patient ahead of the party’s national launch.
“What we are doing tomorrow (today, May 15, 2025) is the unveiling of the party. The launch of the party will happen later,” he told The Nation.
“The party will align with the aspirations of the Mt Kenya people. Its cardinal rule will be to listen to the ground.”
In a May 12 interview with Egesa FM, a radio station broadcasting in Ekegusii, Gachagua stressed that DCP reflects national inclusivity:
“I have appointed a secretary general, a deputy party leader, and several top officials from outside Mt Kenya. Those calling me a tribalist will be shocked.”
The party’s colours are green, brown, and black, and its logo features a hand touching an ear—symbolising its commitment to “listening to the ground.”
Its official slogan is Kazi na Haki (Work and Justice).
Members of DCP’s governing council include: Thomas Ratemo, Ado Yiembo, Mably Owino, Hussein Athman, Laura Njeri, Abdifatah Abdullahi, Joy Gatugi, Jeremiah Mong’eri, Joel Sang, John Maranga, Miriam Fredina Mariki, and Brenda Banjira Omusinda.
