Gachagua announces UK, US tours in push to finance DCP campaign plans

Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Gachagua said the overseas visits are intended to help the party mobilise resources and build support networks as it prepares for the polls.

He noted that the party expects its nomination exercise to cost about Ksh.2 billion, with roughly half of the amount projected to come from nomination fees, while the rest will be sourced through fundraising efforts and external support.

“I have looked at your (National Elections Board) budget, and the whole election process is about Ksh.2 billion. From the nomination fees, we’ll be able to raise KSh 1 billion, and the party will look for another one billion,” he said.

The former deputy president said the planned international engagements are directly tied to bridging that financial gap, adding that he will meet supporters and partners abroad to seek assistance.

“That is why I will leave for the United Kingdom on Friday night. After I return, I will travel to the United States to speak with our friends and partners. We must raise enough resources for the elections because failure is not an option,” he said.