DCP officials assemble at JKIA to receive Gachagua
Top officials of the Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) have converged at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of the arrival of their party leader, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The DCP confirmed that Gachagua will return to Kenya from the United States on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at noon, and has mobilised its leadership and supporters to welcome him.
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In a statement issued earlier this week, the party called on the public to arrive at the airport from 8 am to allow for proper organisation and coordination.
DCP leaders said they expect thousands of supporters from across the country, including delegations from Teso land and other regions, to join the event.
“Last week, we announced that our party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, will return to the country on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at noon from the USA. We want to confirm that his return is as scheduled. We have supporters travelling from all over, including Teso Land, and we want to ensure smooth coordination,” the statement read.
Plans for a peaceful march
The DCP further revealed that the reception at JKIA will be followed by a peaceful march starting from the airport.
The event is intended not only to welcome Gachagua but also to demonstrate the party’s growing strength and unity.
Party leaders emphasised that the gathering will remain peaceful, adding that security arrangements have been formally requested from the police.
The party also cautioned against any attempts to block or disrupt the event, insisting that the constitution grants citizens the right to peaceful assembly.
“We are calling on Kenyans to show up at JKIA early to receive our leader and participate in a peaceful march that will begin at the airport. We have asked the police for security support, and we expect a smooth event without disruptions,” the DCP statement continued.
According to organisers, the return of Gachagua is not only symbolic but also politically significant, as it marks the former Deputy President’s first public appearance since his recent trip to the United States. Party officials have described the reception as a moment of renewal for DCP, portraying it as a demonstration of loyalty to their leader.
