Gachagua says critics miss the point of DCP’s Ol Kalou celebrations
Key points
- Gachagua says Ol Kalou celebrations are being misread by critics.
- He frames the prolonged DCP festivities as political messaging, not mere partying.
- The mini-poll continues to shape 2027 narratives around Ruto, Kindiki and mountain votes.
Victory parties are never only about cake. Capital FM reports that Rigathi Gachagua has defended the prolonged DCP celebrations after Ol Kalou, saying critics miss the point of what the mini-poll signalled.
For Gachagua’s camp, Ol Kalou is proof that Itungati and anti-establishment messaging can still move a ballot box in the mountain. For State House allies, the same result is local noise that will fade once projects and Kindiki repair tours bed in. Both stories cannot fully be true — which is why the celebration itself became a political weapon.
What “the point” may be
Sustained visibility keeps donors, ward agents and fence-sitters locked into a brand. It also dares the centre to overreact. Mockery of “nothingburgers” can harden opposition bases if living costs stay high.
Voters still decide on unga, security and dignity more than on who danced longer after a by-election.
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Based on Capital FM reporting of Gachagua’s defence of DCP Ol Kalou celebrations.