MP George Koimburi Withdraws From DCP Amid Party Disagreements

Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has announced his exit from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), accusing the party of corruption, intimidation, and sidelining long-serving members in favour of wealthy newcomers.

Speaking to supporters, Koimburi stated some people believed they could join the party without following proper procedures, claiming the party had become a refuge for individuals with questionable conduct.

He alleged that he had been treated unfairly despite being loyal to the party and its leadership from the beginning.

The MP alleged that aspirants were being required to part with hefty sums, reportedly as much as KSh5 million,to obtain party backing.

He said long-serving members were being pushed aside as new entrants with money were given priority, especially in Kiambu County, which he accused of showing criminal tendencies within the party's operations.

"The people coming after are offering Ksh 5M to the party and now they seem as if they have lived in the party. Us who have been there are pushed aside and so am appealing to my people to be cautious of these criminal parties because this DCP party especially inside Kiambu county they have shown criminal tendencies and collecting money from people's pockets so that they can offer the people party tickets to vie," he stated.

Koimburi also criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying his recent political actions had raised concern. He questioned the symbolism of leaders appearing in bulletproof vests, warning supporters not to follow leaders who appeared to protect themselves while exposing others to danger. According to Koimburi, leadership should focus on unity, peace, and bringing people together, particularly in the Mt Kenya region.

He confirmed thathe was indeed leaving DCP, saying he could not follow a leader who appeared unwilling to take the same risks as ordinary supporters. He stated that true leadership meant standing with the people, even in difficult moments.

The Juja MP further claimed that party decisions had been made without consulting him, including meetings held in his constituency and the endorsement of another candidate to vie on a DCP ticket.

He claimed this happened despite his past support for party leadership, even during times when he faced arrest and prosecution.

Koimburi stated that development concerns in Juja also drove his decision to leave the party. He noted that residents had suffered for years due to poor roads, lack of water and electricity, and said that following the DCP path appeared unlikely to resolve these issues. He added he now wanted to work directly with the government to secure resources for development projects, including roads and affordable housing.

He denied claims that he had beenbribed by President William Ruto to abandonDCP, insisting he had not received any money. Koimburi added that he could not be bought and added that if he ever received any funds, he would share them with the people of Juja who elected him.

The MP reiterated that his decision was made in the interest of his constituents, whom he promised to continue serving as he seeks a new political direction.