The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has officially announced the opening of applications for aspirants seeking to contest upcoming by-elections on its ticket.

In a notice issued by DCP Secretary General Hezron Obaga on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the party called on interested members to collect application forms from the party headquarters starting August 29, 2025.

The deadline for submission has been set for September 8, 2025, either physically at the party offices or via the official party email. Late submissions will not be considered.

“The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) invites applications from members interested in contesting the forthcoming by-elections under the Party’s ticket,” DCP stated.

“All applications must be submitted by 8th September 2025 at the Party Headquarters or through the official party email. Late submissions will not be accepted.”

DCP party tickets for grabs

According to the party, the vacancies up for grabs include a Senate seat in Baringo County and several National Assembly constituencies—Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, Malava, Mbeere North, and Ugunja—as well as a wide range of County Assembly wards across the country.

The MCA seats up for grabs in the upcoming by-elections include Angata Nanyokie Ward (Samburu County), Chemundu/Kapng’etuny Ward (Nandi County), Chewani Ward (Tana River County), Fafi Ward (Garissa County), Kariobangi North Ward (Nairobi City County), Kisa East Ward (Kakamega County), Kabuchai/Chwele Ward (Bungoma County), Metkei Ward (Elgeyo Marakwet County), Mumbuni North Ward (Machakos County), Narok Town Ward (Narok County), Purko Ward (Kajiado County), Tembelio Ward (Uasin Gishu County), Nyansiongo Ward (Nyamira County), Nyamaiya Ward (Nyamira County), Ekerenyo Ward (Nyamira County), Lake Zone Ward (Turkana County), and Nanaam Ward (Turkana County).

DCP application fees

The party emphasised that no application fees will be charged at the submission stage.

Only candidates who pass the vetting process will be required to pay the official nomination fees before proceeding further.

“No application fee is payable at the time of submission. Only candidates who are successful at the vetting stage will be required to pay the prescribed nomination fee before proceeding to the next stage of the process,” the party stated.

The DCP, which has been positioning itself as a grassroots-driven movement since Gachagua’s political fallout with President William Ruto last year, is expected to use these by-elections to test its popularity ahead of the 2027 General Election.