‘We Could Be Compromised’: Gatonye Mbugua Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Buy Out DCP Party

NAIROBI – Kikuyu vernacular broadcaster Gatonye Mbugua has sounded the alarm over what he describes as a potential plot to undermine or take over the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking on his morning show on Kameme FM, Mbugua warned that the threat to DCP goes beyond individual candidates being bribed. 

“The danger is bigger than a few people stepping aside. It’s about attempts to weaken or buy out the entire party structure,” he said.

Mbugua pointed to recent political developments in Isiolo, where reports indicate that candidates reportedly stepped aside under unclear circumstances. 

He suggested such moves are rarely isolated incidents, arguing that they often serve as a warning to other parties about the covert ways political power is negotiated.

“The events in Isiolo should serve as a wake-up call,” Mbugua stated. 

“Smaller parties like DCP must strengthen their internal structures or risk being compromised before the elections even begin.”

He admitted that he was uncertain about the robustness of DCP’s leadership and internal safeguards. 

This uncertainty, he implied, could leave the party vulnerable to external pressures if proactive measures are not taken.

Analysts say Mbugua’s warning reflects a broader anxiety among emerging political outfits, particularly those that are gaining regional momentum but lack the financial and organizational strength of larger parties. 

In high-stakes election cycles, such parties often become targets for strategic manipulation, including attempts to co-opt leaders or influence candidate selection.

Mbugua’s remarks are likely to ignite debate within DCP’s ranks and among the wider opposition. With political alignments gradually taking shape ahead of 2027, questions about loyalty, financial influence, and party stability are increasingly coming to the fore.

Political observers note that smaller parties face a dual challenge: maintaining grassroots support while defending against external attempts to weaken their structures. 

“The next few months will test how resilient parties like DCP are,” one analyst said.