Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence in the Mbeere North Constituency by-election opposition candidate Newton Karish ahead of his clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Karish will be presenting his nomination papers to the IEBC on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, as he seeks to be elected the next Mbeere North Member of Parliament in the Thursday, November 27, 2025, mini-polls.

Taking to his socials on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Gachagua expressed confidence in Karish winning the Mbeere North parliamentary seat ahead of clearance.

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”Towards our victory in the Mbeere North by-elections, I have held an in-depth consultation with our Opposition Candidate Newton Karish, the DP party leader @HonJBMuturi, and Manyatta MP Hon. Mukunji today,” Gachagua took to X.

”We have wished him the very best as he presents his papers to the IEBC tomorrow. The people of Mbeere North deserve leadership that listens to them and understands that a member of parliament needn’t be an executive stooge but a representative, a lawmaker, and an oversight to the executive. God bless the people of Mbeere North,” the former DP added.

Gachagua in Kitui

Meanwhile, as he continues his anti-government campaign alongside other notable figures in the United Opposition, including the Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Gachagua has maintained that the dream not to see President William Ruto’s administration serve its second term in the 2027 general election is still alive.

Speaking on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Kalundu, Kitui County, Gacahagua said the United Opposition is working together to realise that goal.

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”Kalundu Market in Kitui Town was truly ecstatic. This significance stands as a clear indication that the people of Kenya are ready to move forward, united and resolute. The people of Kenya are affirming that the supremacy of the people shall always prevail over any other authority.

“As a United Opposition, we solemnly pledge to the people of Kenya that our administration will be people-centred, rooted in the principles of Article 1 of the Constitution, and committed to serving with integrity and transparency,” Gachagua said.