Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday, May 15 unveiled his new party, days after announcing that he has exited the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party.

Gachagua’s new vehicle to crisscross the murky waters of Kenya’s politics ahead of the 2027 General Election now be the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

Speaking during the launch at the party headquarters along Musa Gitau Rd, Lavington, Nairobi, Gachagua revealed that the party’s symbol was ‘Sikiza Wakenya’, “but Kenyans can always interchange it with ‘Sikiza Ground'”. He also said that DCP’s symbol is a ‘listening ear’, “because we believe every Kenyan must be listened to by their leaders.”

Gachagua was quick to point out that the DCP had been forged after a careful deliberation and consultations across the country, with an objective to provide better leadership for Kenyans and provide good governance.

“Kenyans have boldly told us they have a solution to the problems facing them. Kenyans have asked us to start a party which will form a government by the people for the people,” he noted.

While at it, Gachagua also unveiled a long list of the new party officials;

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Leadership

Party Leader: Rigathi Gachagua

Deputy Party Leader: Cleophas Malala

National Organizing Committee Chairperson: Mithika Linturi

National Women Leader: Cate Waruguru

Eminent Persons Chairperson: Maina Kamanda

Interim Secretary-General: Hezron Obatha

Deputy Secretary General: Martin Ole Kamwaro

National Treasurer: Hannah Mutua

Deputy National Treasurer: Wanjra Njoka

Diaspora Caucus Chairperson: David Njenga Gikonyo

National Coordinator: Alex Amasi

Executive Director: Brenda Wanjira

Secretary for Devolution: Christopher Mwadime

Secretary for Education: Mercy Gakuya

Secretary for International Affairs: Albina Kamwaga

Secretary for Tourism: Hussein Athumani

John Maraga for PLWDs