Peter Mbae dismisses DCP defectors as liabilities to the party
By Mabonga Makhanu, January 18, 2026Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) organising secretary and economic adviser Peter Mbae has dismissed leaders defecting from the party, terming them a liability rather than a loss.
While speaking in a video shared on his social media pages on Sunday, January 18, 2025, the outspoken DCP official urged Kenyans not to sympathise with leaders leaving the party.
He stated that DCP enjoys the support of millions of citizens who understand its cause and the political moment, adding that personal insecurities and individual interests often drive the few leaders who leave.
According to him, those who were never meant to be part of the movement should be allowed to leave as more committed supporters join.
“Don’t cry for those leaders who ditch DCP. Millions of citizens are with us because they understand the cause and the times. Their own insecurities and personal issues drive a few leaders who leave. Let those who were never meant for us leave, and millions join us,” Mbae said.
Mbae explained that at the beginning of the year, the party prayed that anyone who does not align with its values, beliefs, and standards should be removed, and that God should bring in people whose energy and commitment match the party’s vision.
DCP’s stance
He further stated that DCP’s main objective is to address the long-standing issue of poor leadership quality in the Mount Kenya region, which he said has consistently produced leaders of low standards. He argued that when defections involve leaders who form part of the very problem the party seeks to correct, such exits should be seen as a credit to the party rather than a setback.
Mbae also claimed that some individuals seeking to join DCP come with serious integrity issues, questionable academic credentials, and numerous court cases, sometimes forcing the party leader to spend time defending them. He said that when such individuals leave the party, DCP does not mourn their departure.
He added that some leaders join the party with the intention of blackmailing it, demanding that DCP not field candidates in certain regions and instead cede those areas to their personal parties. Mbae noted that this approach goes against DCP’s principles and political strategy.
According to him, the party is only interested in candidates who genuinely care about the interests of local communities, are willing to serve Kenyans at the grassroots level, and are not driven by selfish ambitions.
Koimburi’s defections
This comes at a time when DCP is experiencing defections, the latest being Juja MP George Koimburi, who accused party leader Rigathi Gachagua of being untrustworthy. The party later dismissed Koimburi’s exit, stating that he had presented conditions that the party was unwilling to meet, prompting his decision to leave.
The remarks also come amid continued speculation over the whereabouts of DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, who has been largely absent from public party activities, fuelling rumours that he may have ditched the party.