Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi has joined the Democracy for the Citizens’ Party (DCP), as he positions himself to vie for the Westlands parliamentary seat in 2027.

This comes weeks after he ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which he used to seek the Westlands seat in the 2022 general elections.

In a statement posted on his X account on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua announced the move, describing the party as keen on attracting strong legal minds to strengthen its legislative, representation and oversight agenda.

“DCP party requires great legal minds for Legislation, Representation and Oversight,” Gachagua stated.

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The former Deputy President welcomed Havi to the party, expressing support for his political ambitions.

“I am happy to welcome Nelson Havi, one of the greatest legal minds in the country, to walk with us in his quest to represent the people of Westlands constituency in the National Assembly,” he said.

Gachagua said DCP is positioning itself as a political home for professionals seeking leadership roles, adding that the party is focused on building a progressive and issue-driven movement.

“DCP is the home of progressive professionals who desire political leadership,” he added.

Allegiance to Gachagua

This move comes weeks after Havi declared his allegiance to Gachagua, stating that he will follow any political direction given by him.

Speaking during the funeral of Embakasi North MP James Gakuya’s mother in Murang’a County on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Havi unequivocally stated that during the run-up to the 2022 general election, Gachagua, then the deputy presidential candidate, and Gakuya, who served as the UDA coordinator in Nairobi, were the key figures giving political direction.

He said that while he was vying for the Westlands MP seat, they took instructions from the two leaders and will continue to do so going forward.

He noted that during the campaign period that ushered the Kenya Kwanza administration into power, Gakuya was their chairperson in Nairobi, while Gachagua was their political point man.

Havi added that any political direction issued by the two leaders would still be followed.

“When we were competing to bring this government to power, this Gakuya was our chairperson in Nairobi, and the former deputy president was our leader, and when they say the direction is this, we will follow,” Havi stated at the time.