Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has publicly invited Samuel Muchina Nyagah, the UDA candidate who lost the Ol Kalou by-election, to defect to his party.Gachagua highlighted that Muchina's defeat was not due to his leadership qualities but his association with President William Ruto and the UDA.During the by-election, Muchina secured only 44 votes at his home polling station, a stark contrast to the 5,000 votes he received overall.Gachagua criticized Muchina's reluctance to display Ruto's image on campaign materials, suggesting this undermined his support.

He urged Muchina to 'come back home' to the DCP, emphasizing that the people of Ol Kalou rejected him for his ties to Ruto, not his competence.The DCP's victory in the by-election is seen as a significant boost for Gachagua's political ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The incident underscores the intense political dynamics in Kenya, where party loyalties and personal connections play a crucial role in electoral outcomes.