- Rigathi Gachagua introduced the former leader as a candidate for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election
- Gachagua warned him against being influenced by President William Ruto and his allies to betray the voters
- The candidate addressed the residents, assuring them of his commitment to fight for their rights while also appealing to the government
Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachaguahas introduced his candidate for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat before the May 14 by-election.
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The seat was declared vacant following the sudden death of former MP Johanna Ng’eno, who died in a plane crash in Mosop, Nandi county.
Who is the DCP candidate for Emurua Dikirr?
Gachagua said that 37-year-old Vincent Kibet Rotich, with the same dedication and focus in service delivery as the late Ng’eno, will provide strong leadership and serve residents properly.
“Our candidate is Vincent Rotich Ng’eno. I have listened to him. He was a chief and loved by the people. He has the same blood and is a hero like Ng’eno,” he said.
He warned him against being bought by the President William Ruto and his associates, claiming that one of his former candidates in the November 2025 by-election withdrew after being offered KSh 100 million.
“I have told him that he will be threatened. I have warned him not to accept and betray his community, and he has confirmed that he will not accept any offers,” he said, claiming that Internal Security Minister Kipchumba Murkomen and Senator Aaron Cheruiyot will start looking for Rotich with offers of money.
“Even if they give you KSh 200 million, do not accept the money and betray your community,” Gachagua insisted.
The prominent opposition leader expressed his belief that Rotich will be the first DCP Member of Parliament. He urged the voters to support Rotich to ensure the provision of better services to the people.
What did Kibet Rotich say after being introduced?
Gachagua also promised to visit the late Ng’eno’s family to console his mother.
Speaking after being introduced, Rotich, accompanied by his parents, said he joined the DCP party after listening to the people of the constituency.
“We are very angry. I want to prove to you that I will not be bought, nor will I accept money from the party UDA or any leader associated with it. I am very determined. On May 15, I will be announced as an elected Member of Parliament and we will come back here to celebrate,” he vowed.
He also expressed his willingness to fight for the rights of the residents and asked President Ruto to compensate the victims of the Angata Barrakoi land dispute as well as to restore the land.
Why did his wife Ng’eno withdraw from the parliamentary race?
At the same time, the widow of the late Member of Parliament, Naiyanoi Ng’eno, withdrew from the race after a discussion with her family, citing personal reasons.
The family said Naiyanoi was ill and still recovering from the shock of losing her husband suddenly. His family introduced another candidate for the position.
The Chairman of the UDA National Election Board, Anthony Mwaura, assured residents that the selection exercise will be free and fair, saying the party does not have a preferred candidate and encouraging respect for the democratic process.
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