In a recent interview with South Africa's SABC Channel Africa Gachagua spotlighted his Democracy for Citizens Party as a beacon for transparency, accountability and genuine citizen empowerment principles he claims are under siege amid growing executive overreach and institutional erosion in Kenya.
Launched in mid-2025 DCP has quickly positioned itself as a fresh opposition force welcoming aspirants nationwide and emphasizing people driven governance over elite control.
Gachagua who was removed from office in October 2024 following a controversial impeachment process he describes as tainted by bribery and intimidation uses international platforms like the SABC interview to amplify warnings about democratic backsliding.
He stresses the urgency of reforms including raising impeachment thresholds to prevent abuse, curbing foreign policy meddling and building a united front against economic hardship, corruption and human rights concerns.
Recent activities show DCP gaining traction Gachagua has toured counties like Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kisii and Narok, engaging communities, attending church services with allies such as Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, JB Muturi and Eugene Wamalwa and inducting new members including parliamentary hopefuls with promises of fair nominations and youth inclusion.
Despite setbacks such as a second-place finish in the Kabras West by-election the party frames these as signs of growing grassroots courage rather than defeat.
As Kenya hurtles toward the 2027 elections Gachagua's message is clear the nation stands at a crossroads between continued impunity and reclaimed dignity.
With DCP rallying resilient Kenyans under the mantra that it's always darkest before the dawn the former DP is not merely surviving political exile he is actively redefining opposition politics for a new generation.
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