Gachagua Breaks His Silence After Losing Parliamentary Seats in By-elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence after he lost parliamentary contests in the just concluded by-elections.

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader has congratulated candidates from his party 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.

He also extended his congratulations to the DCP candidate in the Magarini parliamentary race, Stanley Karissa Kenga, who lost to the ODM candidate Harrison Kombe.

“Congratulations Hon. Stanley Karissa Kenga our candidate in Magharani for a such strong showing. For a new party-@DCP_Democracy – with no previous inroads in the Coast Region region a credible second is more than acceptable. This now gives an entry into the Coast Region. I will be in the Coast over the holiday season to meet possible aspirants and establish party offices. Well done stanley. We are proud of you!” Gachagua stated.