In a fresh political development, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) barely three weeks after the party clinched the highly charged Ol Kalou by-election. "I am delighted to receive Governor Kiarie Badilisha of Nyandarua County and the entire County Assembly into the DCP Party," read part of Gachagua's statement. "They have assured me that they will defend their seats on DCP Party tickets, and they shall form part of the aspirants in the party primaries next year," he added. From the left: Nyandarua Senator John Methu, former DP Rigathi Gachagua, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. "The people of Nyandarua County, led by their Governor, have brought a message of goodwill from the people of Nyandarua.