DCP widens zoning strategy to Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nakuru
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The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua (left) with his Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala in Kilifi after the Party Retreat to plan for 2026 Political Calendar on January 19, 2026.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has revealed details of its plan to have the united opposition field joint candidates in five counties across the country to face pro-government politicians in the 2027 General Election.
According to DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, the zoning strategy, if approved by affiliate opposition parties, is intended to nominate strong candidates with higher chances of winning elections in the key cosmopolitan counties.
“We have only spared the five cities in Kenya where we have the cosmopolitan effect and where we can jointly have a candidate. That is Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nakuru Counties,” said Mr Malala during an interview in Kilifi.
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala in Kilifi after the Party Retreat to plan for 2026 Political Calendar on January 19, 2026.
Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group
The party had initially made similar suggestions last year for political seats in Nairobi, triggering a backlash from allies in parties such as Wiper, Jubilee, Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-Kenya) and United Progressive Alliance (UPA). Mr Gachagua later downplayed the criticism, blaming it on misinformation and saying the proposal was based on political realities that have previously been embraced by coalitions during General Elections.
