Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has cut his United States tour to tend to the upcoming by-elections in Kenya.
The former Deputy President took to his X account on Thursday, announcing that he will be joining his party as it gears up for the elections.
He apologized to his diaspora supporters who were awaiting his visit, promising to resume the U.S tour in 2026.
“I am sorry to cut my trip short; my profound apologies to the organizers and Kenyans whom I were to meet; the same has been rescheduled to early next year,” he wrote.
“I have taken a few days to rest before heading home, and as promised, my itinerary will be made public.”
Gachagua further thanked those who received him in different American States, expressing confidence in the party’s growth in diaspora.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that all by-elections will be conducted on November 27, 2025, marking the end of a prolonged period in which some vacant seats had remained without elected leaders for over two years.
IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon listed 16 by-elections for ward seats in counties.
These include Angata Nanyokie Ward in Samburu County, Chemundu/Kapng’etuny Ward in Nandi County, Chewani Ward in Tana River County, Fafi Ward in Garissa County, Kariobangi North Ward in Nairobi City County, Kisa East Ward in Kakamega County, Metkei Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Others are Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos County, Narok Town Ward in Narok County, Purko Ward in Kajiado County, Tembelio Ward in Uasin Gishu County, Nyansiongo, Nyamaiya, Ekerenyo Wards in Nyamira County, Lake Zone and Nanaam Wards in Turkana County.
Other by-elections include those for the Baringo Senate seat, MPs for Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, Malava, Mbeere North, Ugunja, and the MCA seat for Kabuchai.
The campaign period will run from Wednesday, October 8, to Monday, November 24, between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm each day.
Political parties and candidates shall appoint and submit the names of their Election Agents to the Commission by Tuesday, November 11.
IEBC shall also use the certified register of voters published on June 21, 2022.
