DCP Recruits Nakuru Youth Leaders to Bolster Party Inclusion

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has made a deliberate push to deepen its roots in Nakuru County by engaging local youth leaders in a high-profile meeting. On July 24, 2025, DCP Secretary General Hezron Obaga hosted several young figures from Nakuru—among them Njai Jackson Mugo, president of the Nakuru County Students Association; Wainaina Gichere; and youth leader Francis Kafue—at the party’s Nairobi headquarters to champion a more inclusive vision.
The gathering came just two months after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua officially launched DCP, signalling that the party aims to centre young voices in its agenda. According to Obaga, the meeting underscored DCP’s commitment to listening to Kenyans, particularly the younger generation. The party’s slogan, Skiza Wakenya (which means listen to Kenyans ), reflects this ethos, and Obaga reaffirmed that DCP leadership wants gender and generational diversity when choosing future candidates.
Reactions from political watchers suggest that the move could reshape Nakuru’s youth political landscape, especially as trust in traditional power brokers shifts. Some see DCP’s overtures to Gen Z and young leaders as a way to build a longer-term base ahead of the 2027 general election. Others warn that delivering on inclusion promises will require more than photo-ops—and will hinge on whether these leaders are later given meaningful roles and decision-making power.
Looking ahead, if DCP maintains momentum, the party could become a serious contender for Nakuru’s youth vote. For now, the success of this strategy will depend on how effectively DCP transforms this recruitment drive into tangible policy influence and leadership opportunities for young people—and whether Nakuru’s youth buy into the promise of a more participatory politics.