GACHAGUA TAKES DCP TO AMERICA: NEW OREGON CHAPTER UNVEILED AS PARTY EXPANDS BEYOND KENYA
By News Brief
PORTLAND, OREGON — September 12, 2026
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Hon. Rigathi Gachagua has officially inaugurated the party’s new Oregon Chapter in Portland City, marking another milestone in the party’s growing presence beyond Kenya’s borders.
The launch signals DCP’s expanding international footprint as Kenyans in the diaspora increasingly engage with the party and its political agenda.
Speaking during the inauguration, Gachagua reaffirmed the party’s commitment to building a movement that is rooted in the aspirations, needs and interests of ordinary citizens.
The establishment of the Oregon Chapter is expected to strengthen DCP’s engagement with Kenyans living in the United States while creating a platform through which diaspora members can participate in discussions on Kenya’s political, economic and social development.
DCP says its growing international presence demonstrates the increasing interest in its message and its vision of putting citizens at the centre of national affairs.
The party described the new chapter as part of a broader expansion strategy aimed at connecting Kenyans at home and abroad.
“This is a party of the people, and for the people,” the party said, emphasizing its commitment to citizen-driven leadership and grassroots participation.
The Oregon launch comes as DCP continues positioning itself as a major political vehicle ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
The party’s message remains encapsulated in its rallying slogan:
