MOMBASA, Kenya- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hosted a three-day retreat for lawmakers affiliated with the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), bringing together senators, members of parliament, county leaders and party officials at the Coast.
In a statement, Gachagua said the retreat is aimed at reviewing the past year and planning ahead, with a particular focus on the 2027 General Election.
He described the meeting as an opportunity for like-minded legislators to align their political strategy and prepare for what he termed a push to “liberate” the country from what he called poor leadership.
“We shall have time to review the year that was and plan ahead for the year and the 10th August 2027,” Gachagua said, referring to the next general election date.
I am honored to host like-minded legislators for a three day retreat at the Coast.We shall have time to review the year that was and plan ahead for the year and the 10th August 2027 when Kenya will be liberated from the bad leadership we are in.Our DCP organizing Secretary
He said the party’s organising secretary, former Senator Mithika Linturi, would brief members on DCP’s plans for the coming year, stressing the importance of structured political preparation.
“Failing to plan is planning to fail,” he said.
The retreat has attracted a sizeable delegation of elected leaders, including senators John Methu, Ole Seki, John Kinyua, Kamau Murango, Karungo Thang’wa and Joe Nyutu.
Members of the National Assembly present include Kamau Munyoro, James Gakuya, Wanjiku Muhia, Gitonga Mukunji, Amos Mwago, Mwangi Wandeto, Jayne Kihara, Onesmus Ngogoyo, John Kaguchia, Kamande Mwafrika and Wakili Muriu.
Also attending are Nyeri Woman Representative Gacheri Maina, Nyeri County Assembly Speaker Gichuhi Mwangi, and MCA David Mathenge.
The meeting comes amid heightened political activity as parties and alliances begin early positioning ahead of the 2027 polls, with leaders increasingly holding strategy meetings to consolidate support and outline policy and campaign priorities.