Gachagua’s Party Fires Back After Koimburi Joins Ruto: ‘He Wasn’t Ours
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has broken its silence following Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi’s recent announcement that he has joined President William Ruto’s camp.
In a statement released on Thursday, January 15, DCP dismissed claims that Koimburi defected from the party, insisting that the lawmaker had never been an official member nor actively participated in party activities.
The party highlighted that despite Koimburi being a former close ally of Gachagua, he had not accompanied the former Deputy President to any public engagements in the last six months, allegedly providing repeated excuses for his absence.
The statement went further to disclose details of Koimburi’s last interaction with Gachagua. On Monday, January 12, Koimburi reportedly called the DCP leader requesting an urgent meeting, citing stress and a desire for clarification.
“On Monday morning, January 12, 2026, Hon. Koimburi placed a call to our party leader and requested an urgent appointment, saying he was stressed and wanted some clarification,” the party statement read.
Gachagua reportedly met Koimburi later the same day at 5 pm in his private office, with the Deputy National Chairperson, Peter Mwathi, in attendance. During the meeting, Koimburi allegedly expressed disbelief and frustration that his electoral competitor, Aloise Kinyanjui, had been allowed to join DCP.
“Koimburi was reportedly concerned that, despite supporting the party and standing by our leader during the impeachment proceedings, a competitor was being welcomed into the party,” the statement added.
The lawmaker allegedly demanded that Kinyanjui be expelled from the party and sought written assurance of a direct nomination for himself, while also requesting exemption from attending public functions with Gachagua until February to allegedly slow down ongoing criminal proceedings.
“He threatened to rejoin President William Ruto’s camp if his conditions were not met. Our party leader thanked him for his support during the impeachment,” the statement continued.
DCP, however, politely rejected Koimburi’s demands, reiterating that the party operates democratically and all nominations are determined through fair internal processes.
The clarification by DCP comes just hours after Koimburi publicly announced his exit from the party. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, January 14, the MP accused the party of corruption, intimidation, and sidelining loyal members, claiming he had been treated unfairly despite longstanding loyalty.
“We who have been there are pushed aside, and I am appealing to my constituents to be cautious of these criminal parties,” Koimburi said, adding:
“They have shown criminal tendencies, collecting money from people to offer party tickets to vie for positions.”
The unfolding dispute highlights rising tensions within the DCP ahead of the next election cycle, as loyalists and defectors clash over leadership, nominations, and internal party democracy.
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Gachagua’s Party Fires Back After Koimburi Joins Ruto: ‘He Wasn’t Ours