Gachagua’s pointman backs Maraga’s campaign donations
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, January 30, 2026The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Nairobi Patron Irungu Nyakera has come out to support a move by the United Green Movement party leader David Maraga to conduct a fundraiser for his presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Taking to his X account on Friday, January 30, 2026, the former chairperson ofKenya Medical Supplies Authority has noted that the move by Maraga replicates the culture of advanced democratic countries. Nyakera noted that in advanced democracies, candidates are financed by the voters, unlike in Kenya, where candidates are only financed by interested parties and political parties with an expectation to be compensated in return.
“In advanced democracies, citizens fund the campaigns of those seeking elective office. However, in Kenya, candidates either finance themselves or are bankrolled by interested parties, brokers, political godfathers, and cartels. Once in office, these elected officials only answer to those financiers, making accountability impossible.”Nyakera said.
Nyakera has further added that Kenyans should take on this culture by funding their favourite candidates for all the elective positions and elect people who have a clear record of integrity so that they can have the power to hold them accountable.
“This is why I was very impressed by the public fundraising for David Maraga, as it signaled Kenya as a maturing democracy. Kenyans should take this further by funding candidates for MCA, MP, Senator, Governor, and President who have a clear record and integrity. When leaders are funded by the people, the people have the right and power to hold them accountable,” Nyakera added.
Nyakera’s sentiments have come after the retired Maraga announced a successful fundraising of Ksh7,745,788.04 for his campaign efforts. Maraga expressed deep gratitude to the 1,834 Kenyans who contributed financially, singling out the Kenyan diaspora for their remarkable support of over Ksh6 million, which he said has significantly boosted the campaign’s capacity.
Maraga has since launched a nationwide civic education initiative, dubbed Ukatiba Caravan.