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Why Gachagua’s DCP blocked Senator Keroche’s first meeting with party members

Senator Tabitha Karanja being made to wear DCP attire after she defected UDA. She plans to run for the gubernatorial seat through the party

Photo credit: LELETI JASSOR/MTAA WANGU

By  PURITY KINUTHIA

Correspondent

Mtaa Wangu

A meeting involving Senator Tabitha Karanja, who has declared her bid for the Nakuru gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, has been postponed to a later date next week.

‎‎The meeting, which had been scheduled for today, October 16, 2026, was reportedly postponed allowing Karanja time to meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) party leader before proceeding with the planned engagement.

‎‎Speaking in an interview with Mtaa Wangu, Joseph Kimani, the Nakuru DCP chairperson, indicated that the meeting would be rescheduled for a later date next week.

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‎‎" Our party leader is currently out of the country leaving the meeting to a later next week when he is back," he noted.

‎‎The postponement comes amid growing political activity in Nakuru County as aspirants begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.

‎‎In an official notice dated October 14, 2026, DCP informed its Nakuru County aspirants and branch officials that a meeting convened by gubernatorial aspirant Tabitha Karanja was unauthorised and would not take place

Senator Tabitha Karanja being made to wear DCP hat after she defected UDA. She plans to run for the gubernatorial seat through the party

Photo credit: LELETI JASSOR/MTAA WANGU

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‎‎ The party directed its members and officials not to attend, facilitate or participate in the meeting.

‎‎Karanja’s gubernatorial bid is expected to add to the political contest for Nakuru County’s top seat as potential candidates seek to consolidate support and establish their political alliances ahead of the 2027 polls.

‎‎The party noted that non complaint members will be addressed through club official channels 

‎‎"Compliance with party procedures is mandatory for all members, regardless of their position or political aspirations. Any disregard of this directive will be addressed through the appropriate party disciplinary mechanisms.” the latter noted.

‎‎The new meeting date is yet to be announced.

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