Malala Assigned to Lead Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party 2026 Action Plan Implementation

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed ex-United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala to spearhead the implementation of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) 2026 Plan of Action. The move marks a key step in the party’s preparations ahead of the next electoral cycle. Gachagua announced the decision on Monday, January 19th, 2026, saying the plan was ratified after a three-day retreat that brought together like-minded legislators and members of the party’s top leadership. He said the retreat provided an opportunity for the party to take stock of the political environment, harmonise its priorities and agree on a clear roadmap for the year. "After a 3-day retreat with like-minded legislators, this morning, with the DCP-Democracy Deputy Party Leader, we have ratified the Plan of Action for the year. I have tasked Senator Cleophas Malala to spearhead the implementation of this Action on behalf of the party,” Gachagua said, adding that Malala had been tasked with overseeing its implementation on behalf of the party. The Plan of Action sets out DCP’s political, organisational and grassroots strategies as the party positions itself for 2026. While details of the plan were not disclosed, the move indicates renewed focus on strengthening party structures, enhancing coordination among legislators and building momentum at the grassroots. The decision to hand Malala the implementation role signals an effort by the party to move from planning to execution. "After a 3-day retreat with like-minded legislators, this morning, with the DCP_Democracy Deputy Party Leader, we have ratified the Plan of Action for the year. I have tasked Senator Cleophas Malala to spearhead the implementation of this Action on behalf of the party,” Gachagua said, adding that Malala had been tasked with overseeing its implementation on behalf of the party. The Plan of Action sets out DCP’s political, organisational and grassroots strategies as the party positions itself for 2026. While details of the plan were not disclosed, the move indicates renewed focus on strengthening party structures, enhancing coordination among legislators and building momentum at the grassroots. The decision to hand Malala the implementation role signals an effort by the party to move from planning to execution.