MP Quits Gachagua-Linked Party, Seeks Entry Into UDA
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has officially announced his decision to leave the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing widespread corruption, intimidation, and unfair treatment of long-serving members within the party. His exit marks a major political shift, especially in the Mt Kenya region, where party alignments continue to change.
Speaking to his supporters, Koimburi accused the party of abandoning its founding values and turning into a safe haven for individuals with questionable integrity.
He claimed that some people were joining the party without following laid-down procedures, yet were quickly embraced because of their financial influence.
The MP said he felt betrayed after remaining loyal to the party and its leadership from the very beginning, only to be sidelined in favour of wealthy newcomers.
According to Koimburi, loyalty and sacrifice no longer mattered in the party, as money had become the main factor in deciding who gets political backing.
Koimburi further alleged that aspiring candidates were being asked to pay huge sums of money—reportedly as much as KSh5 million—to secure party support.
He claimed that long-serving members were being pushed out while new entrants with financial muscle were being prioritised, particularly in Kiambu County. He described the situation as alarming and accused party officials in the region of operating in a rogue manner.
“The people coming after us are offering KSh5 million to the party, and suddenly they act as if they are the original members.
Those of us who have been here for years are pushed aside. I want to warn my people to be very careful with such rogue parties. This DCP party, especially in Kiambu County, has shown dangerous tendencies of collecting money from citizens in exchange for party tickets,” Koimburi said.
In the same breath, the Juja MP took a swipe at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, expressing concern over his recent political conduct.
Koimburi questioned the message being sent when leaders appear in public wearing bulletproof vests, suggesting that such actions create fear and distance between leaders and ordinary citizens.
He warned his supporters against following leaders who seem more focused on protecting themselves while leaving their followers exposed.
According to Koimburi, genuine leadership should promote unity, peace, and togetherness, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, which he said needs healing and cohesion rather than fear-driven politics.
Koimburi confirmed that his decision to leave DCP was final, stating that he could not continue supporting a leadership style that appeared unwilling to share risks with the people.
He emphasised that true leaders must be ready to stand with their supporters even during difficult and dangerous moments.
The MP also revealed that several major party decisions were made without his knowledge or involvement.
These included meetings held in his Juja constituency without consulting him, as well as the endorsement of another candidate to contest using a DCP ticket.
He said this was deeply disrespectful, especially considering his long-standing support for the party leadership.
He recalled standing by the party even during challenging times when he faced arrest, detention, and prosecution, yet felt abandoned when it mattered most.
Beyond internal party issues, Koimburi said development challenges in Juja played a key role in his decision to quit DCP.
He pointed out that residents have suffered for years due to poor road networks, unreliable water supply, and lack of electricity in some areas.
According to him, continuing on the DCP path offered little hope of addressing these long-standing problems.
He explained that his decision to seek a new political direction was driven by the need to work closely with the government to unlock development resources.
Koimburi said he now wants to push for projects such as road construction, affordable housing, and improved public services for the people of Juja.
The MP strongly dismissed claims that President William Ruto had bribed him to abandon DCP. He insisted that he had not received any money and maintained that he could not be bought.
Koimburi added that if he ever received funds meant to influence him, he would openly share them with the people of Juja who entrusted him with leadership.
In closing, Koimburi reaffirmed that his decision was guided purely by the interests of his constituents.
He promised to continue serving the people of Juja diligently as he seeks to align himself with a new political movement that he believes can deliver development, unity, and meaningful change.
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