Gachagua welcomed Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba to DCP at his Wamunyoro residence.
Gachagua welcomes the Runyenjes MP and assigns him a role in building DCP support across Embu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba joins DCP after leaving the ruling United Democratic Alliance, adding to political realignments in Mount Kenya.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced the move on Friday after hosting Karemba at his Wamunyoro residence. He welcomed the Embu legislator into the Democracy for the Citizens Party as it builds support ahead of the 2027 polls.
Gachagua also said he would visit Runyenjes Constituency the following week to formally introduce Karemba to residents under his new party.
Karemba joins DCP’s Embu campaign
Following the switch, Karemba will work alongside MP Gitonga Mukunji to popularise DCP across Embu County, Gachagua said. The assignment places the two legislators at the centre of the party’s local mobilisation plans.
Gachagua said DCP aims to win the Embu governorship and parliamentary seats in the next elections. The party also intends to compete for all 20 ward positions, extending its ambitions across county and parliamentary contests.
Meanwhile, the DCP leader continues to build political support in Mount Kenya ahead of the next General Election. Karemba’s departure from UDA adds to the shifts taking shape as leaders and parties position themselves for 2027.
