NAIROBI, Kenya- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has congratulated Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on the launch of The Equitable Party, urging him to recruit candidates to challenge President William Ruto’s allies in the 2027 elections.
In a post on X on Sunday, Gachagua called Sifuna his “cousin” and said the party launch marked the beginning of the senator’s journey to national leadership.
He urged supporters of Sifuna’s presidential bid to join the party and back its candidates for various seats.
“I encourage you to move with speed to market your new party and identify strong aspirants in your stronghold to get rid of Ruto sycophants and surrogates,” Gachagua wrote.
Gachagua calls for a parliamentary majority
Gachagua said the opposition would need a majority in both Houses of Parliament to advance its legislative agenda if it wins power.
He accused the Ruto administration of leading the country towards collapse, an allegation he did not substantiate in the post.
“There will be no escape route for this regime! It will be WANTAM and Round ONE!” he said, using the opposition slogan calling for Ruto to serve one term.
Gachagua’s message followed Sunday’s launch of The Equitable Party as Sifuna’s political vehicle for the 2027 presidential election.
Sifuna was named the party leader and its presidential candidate at the Nairobi event, which was attended by several leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
Sifuna plans to seek a party rebrand
The party, which the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties lists as registered in 2022, is expected to seek a change of name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
Sifuna said the rebranding process would begin in the coming days, while warning the party could contest the election under its current name if obstacles arise.
Gachagua’s post is a public show of support for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions, even as opposition leaders continue to organise through different parties and political formations.
He urged Sifuna’s supporters to join TEP and help build its campaign structure ahead of the next General Election.
