Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), responded to critics on December 10, 2025, vowing to continue speaking freely without restraint. He emphasized truth and transparency in politics, denying claims of revealing secrets before agreements. He also discussed a pact with Kalonzo Musyoka over Nairobi seats.
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and former deputy president, spoke to KTN on December 10, 2025, responding to accusations of speaking excessively and disclosing political strategies. He stated he has no intention of staying silent, guided by truth, transparency, and integrity. “I have heard people say I should not reveal my strategies or secrets; there are no secrets. I am an open book,” he said.
He added that he speaks on behalf of his supporters, who have a right to know his plans. Gachagua rejected secretive politics, saying he would inform his followers directly about any agreements. He criticized the Kenya Kwanza government under President William Ruto for making secret decisions without informing citizens.
Regarding the controversy over an agreement with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Gachagua confirmed a pact between Wiper and DCP to share Nairobi seats. This arose from his speech on November 30, 2025, at PCEA Embakasi Church, where he stated: “We have an agreement with Kalonzo Musyoka and the Wiper party that DCP will take the governor, senator, women representative, and jointly we will take 16 out of 17 parliamentary areas and 75 out of 85 wards.” He denied claims that he wanted seats reserved for the Kikuyu community, saying he recognized Musyoka's role in Nairobi politics.
Musyoka initially denied the deal but later praised Gachagua for his truthfulness and boldness, while stressing that Nairobi cannot be divided by parties. “Nairobi cannot be fenced by parties. This is an international city that needs open democracy,” Musyoka said. Gachagua claimed the agreement with Musyoka would prevent political harm to each other in the 2027 elections to deny Ruto seats.
Additionally, he alleged that some opposition parties secretly support UDA, referencing Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) led by Moses Kuria, which split opposition votes in the Mbeere North by-election, where opposition candidate Newton Kariuki lost to UDA's Leonard Wa Muthende. Gachagua said Ruto and his advisors are worried about his growing popularity heading into 2027, and claims of tribalism against him will not succeed.
