Kanini Kega defects to Gachagua’s DCP party

By , February 4, 2026

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and former Kieni constituency MP Kanini Kega has joined former deputy presidents Rigathi Gachagua’s party, the Democratic for the Citizens Party.

Kanini has joined DCP from the Jubilee party.

Taking it to social media, the former deputy president has welcomed Kanini to the DCP party, terming the party as the home of progressive leaders who desire leadership in the future.

“Welcome Home Hon @kaninikega1, @DCP_Democracy is the home of progressive leaders who desire leadership in the future,” Gachagua stated.

A screengrab by People Daily Digital posted by @rigathi/X.

Kanini was re-elected as the MP for Kieni constituency on the Jubilee ticket in 2017, and in 2022, he was nominated by the party to the East African Legislative Assembly.

After his election to the East African Parliament, Kanini was involved in a party dispute where there were two factions within the Jubilee Party, one led by him and nominated MP Sabina Chege, while the other was led by the then secretary general for Jubilee Jeremiah Kioni.

Kanini shifted his allegiance to Gachagua and has been seen as a great defender of the DCP party leader. His defection has come at a time when political leaders have been seen to make political moves in preparation to seek elective positions in the forthcoming general elections slated for August,2027.

Political players from both the United Opposition and the ruling coalition, Kenya Kwanza have been seen to seek new political friendships in a bid to consolidate support for the general elections.

DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua shaking hands with Kanini Kega.PHOTO/@rigathi/X

Defections in and out of DCP

Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP party has seemed to receive defections into and out of the party in equal measures, with the defection into the party by Kanini Kega and former Member of Parliament for Othaya constituency, Gichuki Mugambi, being a clear indication of defections into the party.

Among those who have shifted their loyalty from Rigathi Gachagua are Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba and Juja MP George Koimburi.

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