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Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County on July 29, 2026. [James Munyeki, Standard]

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

Badilisha said his constituents urged him to leave the ruling UDA party, which he used in the last General Election.

Speaking at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County, where party leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted him, the governor said he was honouring the will of the people.