The victories mark one of the biggest milestones for the young party, which was launched only six months ago.
The seats captured were Kariobangi North Ward in Nairobi, Narok Town Ward in Narok County, and Kisa East Ward in Kakamega County.
The seats captured were Kariobangi North Ward in Nairobi, Narok Town Ward in Narok County, and Kisa East Ward in Kakamega County.
For a party that only entered the political scene in May 2025, the results were seen as a strong indication that Gachagua’s new political direction is gaining support on the ground.
In Kariobangi North, the party’s candidate David Warui edged out competitors with 2,282 votes. He was followed closely by independent candidate John Katua, who managed 1,956 votes.
In Kariobangi North, the party’s candidate David Warui edged out competitors with 2,282 votes. He was followed closely by independent candidate John Katua, who managed 1,956 votes.
ODM’s Ouma Majua came third with 1,351 votes, while Njoka Maina of the UDA party finished fourth with 955 votes.
Kisa East Ward also went to DCP through Aduda Okwiri, who gathered 1,952 votes. His closest challenger, Joel Ongoro of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG), received 1,541 votes.
Kisa East Ward also went to DCP through Aduda Okwiri, who gathered 1,952 votes. His closest challenger, Joel Ongoro of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG), received 1,541 votes.
The ward had fallen vacant after the tragic killing of former MCA Peter Maloba in 2024, leaving residents eager for stable leadership.
The biggest win came in Narok Town Ward, where Douglas Masikonde of DCP secured 6,007 votes. He beat UDA’s Kanyike Ole Kudate, who got 4,479 votes.
The biggest win came in Narok Town Ward, where Douglas Masikonde of DCP secured 6,007 votes. He beat UDA’s Kanyike Ole Kudate, who got 4,479 votes.
Kanyike had been seeking to succeed his father, the late MCA Lucas Kudate, who died of illness in February 2025.
In his message celebrating the wins, Gachagua thanked voters for trusting his new party and standing strong despite what he called “efforts to intimidate and bribe voters.”
In his message celebrating the wins, Gachagua thanked voters for trusting his new party and standing strong despite what he called “efforts to intimidate and bribe voters.”
He described DCP as a young but determined party that had proved its strength against more established outfits.
“Our party, which is barely seven months old, has defeated parties that have been around for decades,” Gachagua said in a post.
He added that the victories showed that Kenyans were open to new political choices and ready to reject old habits during elections.
The Narok Town race was one of the most heated contests in the by-elections. Gachagua personally campaigned for Masikonde and claimed he faced open hostility while on the ground.
“Our party, which is barely seven months old, has defeated parties that have been around for decades,” Gachagua said in a post.
He added that the victories showed that Kenyans were open to new political choices and ready to reject old habits during elections.
The Narok Town race was one of the most heated contests in the by-elections. Gachagua personally campaigned for Masikonde and claimed he faced open hostility while on the ground.
On November 24, police allegedly fired tear gas at him and his team. Armed youths also disrupted his rallies, incidents Gachagua insisted were state-sponsored.
According to him, intelligence reports warned of threats to his life during the final days of the campaign. He later confirmed that he wore a bulletproof vest and a helmet for protection.
“Clear instructions had been issued to block me and my team from entering Narok Town. But no level of police excess or bribery can stop the will of the people,” he said.
Following Masikonde’s victory, Gachagua accused the government of attempting to destroy election materials in Narok.
“After losing the by-election, government-backed goons and police attempted to burn ballot boxes and KIEMS kits. But their efforts were too late,” he claimed.
The former DP had earlier written multiple letters to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that he believed a rigging scheme was being prepared.
According to him, intelligence reports warned of threats to his life during the final days of the campaign. He later confirmed that he wore a bulletproof vest and a helmet for protection.
“Clear instructions had been issued to block me and my team from entering Narok Town. But no level of police excess or bribery can stop the will of the people,” he said.
Following Masikonde’s victory, Gachagua accused the government of attempting to destroy election materials in Narok.
“After losing the by-election, government-backed goons and police attempted to burn ballot boxes and KIEMS kits. But their efforts were too late,” he claimed.
The former DP had earlier written multiple letters to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that he believed a rigging scheme was being prepared.
He accused unnamed police officers and IEBC officials of being involved.
In one of the letters sent to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon on November 25, Gachagua said:
“Your credibility is on the line ahead of the 2027 elections. Kenyans must trust this commission.”
In one of the letters sent to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon on November 25, Gachagua said:
“Your credibility is on the line ahead of the 2027 elections. Kenyans must trust this commission.”
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