NAIROBI, Kenya- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) National Organising Secretary Mithika Linturi has ruled out the party joining the Azimio coalition, saying the party is not considering entering into any coalition at the moment.
Linturi said DCP would instead concentrate on building its own political base and mobilising voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“We’ll not join Azimio or any coalition at the moment,” Linturi said, signalling a cautious approach by the party as opposition formations position themselves ahead of the polls.
His remarks come amid renewed efforts by opposition parties to consolidate their support and negotiate possible alliances ahead of 2027.
DCP has previously participated in broader opposition engagements, with Linturi himself representing the party in meetings involving opposition principals.
However, the DCP official said opposition parties should shift their attention from coalition discussions to the more fundamental task of winning voters.
Linturi urged parties seeking to challenge President William Ruto in 2027 to concentrate on grassroots mobilisation and convincing Kenyans to support their respective political programmes.
The remarks could complicate ongoing efforts to bring opposition parties under a single coalition arrangement ahead of the next General Election.
DCP, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has been positioning itself as a major political vehicle ahead of 2027. Linturi was appointed the party’s National Organising Secretary when DCP unveiled its leadership in 2025.
The party has nevertheless previously participated in United Opposition engagements. In September 2025, Linturi said DCP was committed to supporting whoever would ultimately be selected to carry the United Opposition flag.
His latest position therefore signals that while DCP may remain open to broader opposition engagement, it is not currently committing itself to joining Azimio or another coalition.
The statement also comes against the backdrop of disagreements within opposition ranks over strategy, leadership and the timing of coalition negotiations.
In June, Linturi rejected a political tour in Meru that had been advertised as a joint opposition event, saying DCP had not been consulted or involved in its planning.
With the 2027 election approaching, Linturi’s message places emphasis on voter mobilisation rather than immediate coalition arrangements, suggesting that DCP intends to strengthen its political standing before making decisions on potential alliances.
