Rigathi Gachagua's Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP) has denied viral reports claiming the party will officially be launched for their political vehicle was slated for June 25. On Monday, June 23, reports were rife that Gachagua's party intended to officially launch on June 25, a date which would effectively coincide with a planned nationwide protest in remembrance of youth killed during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. Notably, social media influencers and bloggers have been slamming Gachagua and the DCP party for the alleged launch party, claiming June 25 was meant to focus on remembering the deceased victims of the extra-judicial killings. However, the DCP, in a post on their official X social media handle, flagged the posters as fake, refuting the viral claims that June 25 was the date of their launch party amid public uproar.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (centre), his wife Dorcas Rigathi (left) and Nyandarua Senator Joe Methu (right) arriving for the launch of the Democracy for the Citizens Party at Lavington, Nairobi on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Photo Nyali Icon The clarification came at an opportune time, as the DCP party was battling a wave of criticism following the circulation of misleading posters which featured images of senior opposition figures, including Gachagua, Martha Karua, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang'i, Eugene Wamalwa, and Kalonzo Musyoka.
According to the fake posters, the event was allegedly set to take place at a lush venue, with South African opposition leader Julius Malema reportedly set to be in attendance.
