The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed claims by Juja MP George Koimburi that he defected from the party.

The party says the MP has never been a registered member, even as Mr Koimburi accused the party leadership of sidelining him ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a statement dated January 15, 2026, DCP Secretary General Hezron Obaga said Mr Koimburi could not purport to defect from a party he was never a member.

"Mr Koimburi had not been involved in DCP activities and had not appeared alongside the party leader at public functions for several months," said the statement.

DCP further detailed an internal meeting held on January 12, during which it said Mr Koimburi raised concerns over party nominations and  the admission of his former election rival Mr Aloise Kinyanjui into the party.

According to the statement, Mr Koimburi sought assurances of a direct nomination for the 2027 elections, a request the party said was declined on grounds that all aspirants would be subjected to free and fair party nominations.

“The party remains committed to democratic processes and cannot issue direct nominations,” the statement said.

Mr Koimburi, however, rejected DCP’s characterisation of his relationship with the party.

In public remarks, the Juja MP said he had been a consistent ally of the party leader and stood with him during politically difficult moments, including parliamentary votes that carried personal political risk.

He said his decision to disengage from DCP was driven by what he described as betrayal and lack of political goodwill, particularly after his former rival was allowed to join the party and address supporters in Juja.

Mr Koimburi said he believed his loyalty and political support entitled him to fair consideration within the party and accused the leadership of failing to manage internal competition transparently.

He denied that his position was motivated by financial inducements, saying his actions were guided by political survival and representation of his constituents.

DCP assured aspirants that nominations for 2027 would be conducted by its National Elections Board in line with the party constitution and the law.