DCP New Strategy to Outsmart UDA in Emurua Dikirr By-Election

 

During the Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns, an unexpected political shift has emerged in what has long been considered a stronghold of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

The rise of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in the constituency ahead of the Thursday, May 14, 2026 mini-poll has introduced a new layer of political uncertainty, turning the race into more than just a local contest.

At the centre of the battle are two political heavyweights: President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose rivalry is increasingly shaping political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election. READ FULL STORY.