A politician is preaching internal democracy, which is definitely a new bit. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated his Democracy for the Citizens Party will refuse to hand out direct nomination tickets, forcing all hopefuls to face competitive primaries. He made the declaration at a church service, positioning DCP as a reformist alternative focused on grassroots choice.
Gachagua emphasized that even his close allies get no special treatment, explicitly naming Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa as an example. He openly invited any party member to challenge the senator in a primary, promising the winner would get the ticket. This move aims to distinguish the party from others accused of backroom deals and favoritism.
The party leadership reportedly agreed nominations would be the definitive election, urging aspirants to campaign with voters rather than lobby officials. Gachagua framed transparent primaries as essential for building a credible movement, claiming the real election would end at the nomination stage.
Gachagua emphasized that even his close allies get no special treatment, explicitly naming Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa as an example. He openly invited any party member to challenge the senator in a primary, promising the winner would get the ticket. This move aims to distinguish the party from others accused of backroom deals and favoritism.
The party leadership reportedly agreed nominations would be the definitive election, urging aspirants to campaign with voters rather than lobby officials. Gachagua framed transparent primaries as essential for building a credible movement, claiming the real election would end at the nomination stage.
