Embakasi North Member of Parliament James Gakuya has rejected claims of a partnership between DCP and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 4, Gakuya stated clearly that DCP will not join hands with Uhuru under Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance.
He described Azimio as a coalition on its “deathbed” and warned that joining it would weaken DCP’s political position significantly.
"The DP has no space in Azimio. We cannot recognise it at all, and any coalition should exclude Azimio entirely," he said.
Gakuya argued that the former President is trying to take politics back to old practices that DCP refuses to follow.
He said, "We cannot buy the idea. Uhuru is taking us back to the old days, which we cannot go back to."
The lawmaker questioned the strength and unity of Azimio, noting that several parties have already left the coalition in recent times.
He highlighted divisions within ODM, one of Azimio’s largest parties, which he said further weakens the coalition’s credibility.
"Which ODM is Uhuru bringing back: the Oburu-ODM faction or the Young Tax faction? It is unclear," he asked.
Gakuya insisted that DCP will only participate in a new coalition under the United Opposition, rejecting Azimio entirely.
Earlier, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala claimed there were ongoing discussions between Rigathi Gachagua and Uhuru Kenyatta.
Malala suggested that the talks aimed to unite the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Elections under a common political agenda.
He implied that DCP could be collaborating indirectly with Uhuru through these discussions, though no formal agreement had been announced.
Gakuya strongly disputed Malala’s statements, insisting that DCP’s loyalty lies solely with the United Opposition.
He argued that Azimio has become too weak and fragmented to be considered a viable partner in any coalition strategy.
The MP also criticized Uhuru for allegedly meddling in ODM, claiming it has caused unnecessary splits and confusion among party members.
He posed the question of why ODM youth cannot align with the United Opposition instead of returning to Azimio, emphasizing strategic unity.
Despite allegations, Uhuru has repeatedly distanced himself from claims that he is breaking up ODM, warning politicians against exploiting his name.
With both UDA and Azimio vying for ODM support, the party remains a pivotal player in forming alliances ahead of the August 2027 elections.
Gakuya’s remarks make it clear that DCP will avoid old coalitions and focus on a new, stronger alliance for the upcoming polls.
Political analysts note that DCP’s stance could reshape coalition dynamics in Central Kenya and influence voter alignment in the next general election.
The ongoing tension between Azimio and United Opposition highlights the growing struggle for regional dominance and the control of key political parties.
As the 2027 elections approach, all eyes will remain on ODM and the decisions of smaller parties like DCP, which may determine the next coalition landscape.
This rejection underscores the deep divisions in Kenya’s political scene and signals that alliances will continue shifting ahead of the polls.
