NAIROBI, Kenya- Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has led a party delegation in a grassroots mobilisation drive in Likuyani and Lugari, as the party seeks to expand its support in Western Kenya.
The team included party leaders from the two constituencies and focused on strengthening local structures and recruiting grassroots ambassadors.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, who is in the United States on an extended diaspora tour, said the party wanted to build an inclusive movement that gives Kenyans a voice.
He said DCP was prioritising the participation of young people, women and persons with disabilities.
Gachagua also accused the government of failing to honour commitments made to the Mulembe community.
He said residents of Western Kenya should be central to efforts to bring political change.
The party plans to build its network across the region “constituency by constituency, ward by ward,” Gachagua said.
DCP leaders lead campaigns at home
Gachagua’s absence has coincided with a series of domestic mobilisation drives led by other DCP leaders.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has taken part in campaigns in Othaya and Mathioya, as well as a party meeting in Makadara.
Methu was also scheduled to lead DCP’s grassroots tour of three Kiambu constituencies on Sunday, October 11, as the party continued its “Meet the People” engagements.
Gachagua’s US tour has included engagements with Kenyans in several cities, including Boston.
Recent reporting has described the party leader as continuing his political mobilisation from the United States while DCP teams campaign at home.
DCP said the Likuyani and Lugari campaign was part of its wider effort to establish ward-level teams across Western Kenya.
