DCP’s Vincent Rotich breaks silence after Emurua Dikirr by-election defeat
By Mabonga Makhanu, May 15, 2026The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Vincent Rotich has finally spoken after losing in the Emurua Dikirr by-election, revealing the next course of action after the hotly contested mini-polls.
In a statement shared on his social media pages hours before the official declaration of results in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026, Rotich thanked residents of Emurua Dikirr for the support they gave him throughout the campaign period.
“I am deeply grateful to the people of the Emurua Dikirr constituency for standing with me and supporting my ambitions. The overwhelming support I received across the constituency shows that the electorate has spoken and decided who will lead us for the remaining term up to August 2027,” he said.
The youthful politician noted that the massive support he received across the constituency showed that voters had freely made their decision on who should lead them for the remainder of the term ending in August 2027.
Rotich also expressed gratitude to different groups within the constituency, including elders, women, men, and the youth, saying their support and encouragement gave him strength during the campaigns.
His gratitude
He further acknowledged Kenyans living abroad for standing with him through prayers and goodwill messages during the by-election period.
Despite the defeat, Rotich maintained a positive tone, hinting at continuing his engagement with supporters. He disclosed plans to soon invite his supporters to his home for a celebration aimed at appreciating the unity and solidarity demonstrated during the campaigns.
“Soon I will invite you all to my home so we can celebrate together the unity and strength we have shown,” he added.
The contest
He also sent special gratitude to his party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, and his deputy, Cleophas Malala, for the support they accorded him in his bid to replace the late Johanna Ngeno, who died in a plane crash.
This comes after losing to David Keter of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) with 18,266 votes, with him coming in second with 10,760 votes
According to the IEBC, 29,538 votes were cast out of 44,353 registered voters, translating to a voter turnout of 66.6 per cent.