DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua/FBFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has congratulated candidates from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) who won in Thursday’s by-elections, describing the party as an emerging political force with grassroots appeal.
In a statement issued on Friday, Gachagua commended the three newly elected leaders for securing victories in their respective ward races.
He noted that the wins were a milestone for DCP, which he described as a relatively new party, highlighting that it had managed to gain traction in a short period.
He attributed the results to the engagement of voters and the efforts of candidates to remain connected with their communities throughout the campaigns.
"On behalf of the DCP party and our members, I offer congratulations to Douglas Masikonde, David Warui, and Dickson Okwiri Aduda for winning the Narok Township, Kariobangi North, and Kisa East wards, respectively," he said.
Gachagua also praised voters for participating in the elections and for choosing leaders based on their interactions with the community.
He encouraged aspiring politicians within the party to stay active at the grassroots level.
“I urge all those who wish to contest under our party to remain on the ground and continuously engage the electorate,” he stated, adding that the party’s early wins were encouraging for its future growth.
His remarks followed a separate congratulatory message from President William Ruto to by-election winners across the country.
In his statement, Ruto acknowledged leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for their performance at the polls.
He highlighted the victories of David Ndakwa (Malava), Leonard Wamuthende (Mbeere North), Ahmed Maalim Hassan (Banisa), Vincent Chemitei (Baringo), Moses Omondi (Ugunja), Harrison Kombe (Magarini), and Boyd Were (Kasipul), noting that their results reflected the value of unity in national politics.
“Your victory is a reminder that we are stronger as a country when we are united,” Ruto said.
The by-elections, held on November 27, produced mixed results for established and emerging political parties.
Douglas Twala Masikonde of DCP won the Narok Town Ward by-election with 6,007 votes, defeating UDA’s Robert Kanyinke Ole Kudate, who received 4,479 votes.
In Kisa East, DCP candidate Aduda Okwiri secured 1,952 votes, while Joel Ongoro of the MDG came second with 1,541 votes.
David Wanyoike Warui of DCP won the Kariobangi North Ward seat with 2,282 votes, followed by independent candidate Kimanzi John Katua, who received 1,956 votes.
