The Democratic Party (DP), led by former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, is set to hold its National Delegates Conference (NDC) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Ufungamano House in Nairobi.

This announcement was made through the party’s social media channels on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, where they briefed their supporters and the nation at large that the high-level party event will take place at Ufungamano House, a historic venue in Kenya’s political history.

They went ahead to state that the party event will bring together officials from all over the country, who will gather at the historic Ufungamano House to deliberate on key party issues.

This will include the election of party officials to strengthen the party’s internal democracy, unity, and vision for the nation.

“The long-awaited National Delegates Convention (NDC) 2026 is almost here. The Democratic Party (DP) will hold its NDC on January 28, 2026, at Ufungamano House in Nairobi.”

“This historic gathering will bring together county officials from across the country to deliberate on key party issues and conduct free and fair elections of vibrant party officials, thus strengthening internal party democracy, unity, and vision for the nation,” the DP party shared.

Invited leaders

They also welcomed other prominent leaders and guests to join them for the party.

“We’re also honoured to welcome distinguished guests and prominent leaders, who will join us in solidarity as we advance a bold agenda for good governance, accountability, and progress.

This momentous occasion positions the Democratic Party as a strong, united force ready to lead the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. Together, we rise, we unite, and we move boldly toward a Kenya of opportunity, justice, and prosperity.”

By-elections

This comes days after the party performed poorly during the Mbeere North by-election, where their candidate, Newton Karish, was defeated by a razor-thin margin by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party candidate, Leonard Wamuthende, in the concluded by-election on November 27, 2025.

The party is also set to make a comeback in Evurore Ward, where they gave the ticket to Albert Muchira Kigoro, who has already been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to contest in the upcoming February 26, 2025, by-election. Their candidate is set to face Duncan Muratia of the UDA party.

The Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-BUS), led by Lenny Kivuitu, has also fielded a candidate in Muminji Ward, Boniface Kariuki, who is set to face UDA’s Peterson Njiru in the ward by-election, among other candidates, including Martha Karua’s PLP party candidate, Joseph Njiru.