A New Dawn: DCP Unveiled
On May 15, 2025, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua officially unveiled Kenya’s newest political movement at the DCP headquarters in Nairobi.
Who we are
A Kenya where every citizen’s voice is heard, respected, and shapes the nation’s destiny.
Our vision
- ORPP party code
- 103
- NEC officials
- 30
- County offices
- 40
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is a national movement born from the collective call of Kenyans for genuine, inclusive, and accountable leadership. We are a party of patriots from all walks of life united by the belief that every citizen deserves to be heard and respected.
Guided by our philosophy "Skiza Wakenya" (Listen to Kenyans), we are committed to building a government that listens deliberately, acts purposefully, and includes every voice in shaping the nation’s future.
Our mission
To build a government that listens, includes, and empowers every Kenyan.
Join
Membership takes two steps on your phone
- Dial
- *509#
- Party code
- 103
- 1
Resign from your current party
Dial *509#, choose Membership, then Resign. You can also do it online on the ORPP portal.
- 2
Join DCP with party code 103
Dial *509# again, choose Join a party, then enter DCP and party code 103.
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What we stand for
Four commitments, and the people they are for
Our manifesto grows from what Kenyans tell us. These are the four areas we started with.
- 01
Healthcare
Ensuring that every Kenyan has access to quality healthcare services by fully implementing Universal Health Coverage and improving healthcare infrastructure.
Who it helps
- Families paying for treatment out of their own pockets
- Marginalised communities far from a good hospital
- Health workers, through more training and better facilities
- 02
Jobs
Promoting opportunities for youth, women, and people with disabilities through investments in the digital economy, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship.
Who it helps
- Young people looking for work
- Women and people with disabilities
- Start-ups, innovators and local manufacturers
- 03
Education
Expanding access to quality education, especially for marginalized groups, and promoting technical and vocational training to prepare Kenyans for the workforce.
Who it helps
- Students from families who struggle with fees
- Marginalised groups, through scholarships and mentorship
- Young people choosing technical and vocational training (TVET)
- 04
Environment
Protecting Kenya’s natural resources and combating climate change are central to DCP’s agenda.
Who it helps
- Communities hit hardest by drought and floods
- Farmers working tired or degraded land
- Future generations of Kenyans
Leadership
Party Leader
H.E. Rigathi Gachagua
“I will travel to every corner of our country, to every village, to listen to you.”
Former Deputy President of Kenya. He unveiled DCP on 15 May 2025, and the National Executive Council appointed him Party Leader on 23 September 2025.
National Executive Committee
Meet all 30 officialsRigathi Gachagua
Party Leader
Cleophas Malala
Deputy Party Leader
David Mingati Parseina
Chairperson
John Methu
Secretary General
Hezron Obaga
Executive Director
Listening to the people is not a privilege, but a right and responsibility of every leader.
News
Latest from the party
How to Become a DCP Member
A simple, step-by-step guide to resigning from your current party and registering as a DCP member through the ORPP USSD service or website.
Watch Rigathi Gachagua on the Obinna Show
Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua sits down with Obinna to talk about DCP.
Donate
Fund a movement that answers to you
DCP is built by ordinary Kenyans. Give any amount through M-Pesa, Airtel Money or card.
Skiza
What does your area need?
Our manifesto is written from what we hear. Tell us about the road, the clinic, the school or the job that would change things where you live.
Speak up