Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) leader Lenny Kivuti has dismissed claims of internal divisions within the United Opposition, insisting the coalition remains united, stable, and focused on its political agenda.
Speaking at the Lenny Kivuti Centre in Embu Town during the party’s delegates’ meeting, Kivuti said there was no basis for allegations of cracks among parties affiliated with the United Opposition.
“There are absolutely no cracks in the United Opposition, and there is no reason whatsoever for member parties or individuals to be divided. We are united and will remain so. Diversity of views among opposition parties is both normal and healthy,” Kivuti said.
He announced that the DEP Party will convene another National Delegates Conference by January 2026, to brief delegates on the party’s plans for the year and its preparations ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
“We are going to convene another delegates’ meeting early in 2026. Our goal is to equip our delegates with the right information and adequately prepare our members for the General Elections,” he said.
Kivuti also outlined the party’s membership growth strategy in Embu County, revealing plans to recruit at least 80 per cent of its members from the county. He noted that Embu County currently accounts for 50 per cent of the party’s membership.
“Our membership in Embu County currently stands at 50 per cent, but we are determined to raise this to at least 80 per cent by the time of the General Elections,” Kivuti said.
On the national front, Kivuti said the DEP Party has made significant inroads across the country, with a presence in 31 out of 42 counties. He added that each of these counties has at least 1,000 registered party delegates.
“We are focused on building a truly national party. At the moment, we have branches in 31 counties, each with no fewer than 1,000 delegates. Our aim is to open branches in all 42 counties as part of our national expansion strategy,” Kivuti said.
Additionally, the party is preparing for a nationwide recruitment drive aimed at making DEP the most dominant political party in the Mt Kenya region.
Kivuti further stated that even if the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) were to align itself with the opposition, it should remain firmly on the opposition side and not be part of the government.
