The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed claims that Juja MP George Koimburi officially left the party, clarifying that he has only been an ally rather than an active member.
In a statement on Thursday, DCP said Koimburi had not participated in party activities over the past six months, despite his alignment with party leader Rigathi Gachagua, often citing various excuses for his absence.
The party also questioned his loyalty, pointing to rumors that he was allegedly collaborating with President William Ruto to monitor DCP’s internal movements in exchange for delaying prosecution of his pending cases. DCP cited Koimburi’s May 2025 abduction report as evidence of orchestrated self-exoneration, claiming the MP staged the incident to avoid arrest over land fraud allegations.
“Indeed, our party leader publicly defended him against the reported abduction, only to learn it was a staged event to evade legal action,” the party said.
DCP further highlighted Koimburi’s dissatisfaction with internal party decisions, including the invitation of his political rival Aloise Kinyanjui to join DCP and Gachagua’s declaration of Kinyanjui as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Juja parliamentary race. Koimburi reportedly felt betrayed despite his vote against Gachagua’s impeachment, expecting direct nomination without participating in party primaries.
“He demanded that Aloise Kinyanjui be removed and requested a written assurance for a direct nomination to contest in 2027,” DCP stated.
The party also revealed that Koimburi sought exemption from attending public functions with the party leader until February 2026, allegedly to delay prosecution of his criminal cases. He reportedly threatened to return to President Ruto’s camp if his demands were not met.
Gachagua, however, maintained that all party nominations would be conducted democratically, emphasizing that exempting any candidate would undermine DCP’s democratic processes. Koimburi’s request to skip party events was granted, but his demand for direct nomination was rejected.
“Our party leader remains grateful to Hon. Koimburi for his support during the impeachment process and wishes him well,” the statement concluded.
Koimburi, meanwhile, publicly announced on Wednesday his decision to sever ties with DCP, citing betrayal and a lack of transparency. He affirmed his intention to support President Ruto’s government, emphasizing development priorities for Juja constituency over political considerations.
“I stood with Gachagua when it mattered most, only to be betrayed. Money exchanged hands behind my back, and I was sold out,” Koimburi said.
He added,
“Juja needs roads, water, electricity, hospitals, and modern markets. I have not been bought. I am choosing development over empty politics.”
