Speaking during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina in Githunguri, Kiambu County, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Gachagua criticised findings from a December 2025 Infotrak survey, insisting that his party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), is outperforming the data presented.
“Huyu Kasongo amekwama. Amefika mwisho. Amekataliwa Kisii, amekataliwa Western, amekataliwa Pwani, amekataliwa Nairobi, hapa mlima ndio balaa zaidi. Kila mahali amekwama. Anaona wengine watamtoroka. Sasa anafanya opinion poll ya uwongo,” Gachagua said, referencing President Ruto.
The former Deputy President accused Ruto’s camp of publishing fabricated opinion polls to inflate the President’s popularity. “Sasa anafanya opinion poll ya uwongo. Ati ndiye anaongoza. Nyinyi mmezunguka Kenya. Huyu Kasongo kuna mahali ameongoza? Anaweka opinion poll ya chama chetu cha DCP, ambaye ndio chama iko na umaarufu katika Kenya. Sisi ndio tunaongoza Kenya, 28 per cent,” he added.
Gachagua stressed that DCP, a party just six months old, has gained significant ground nationwide.
“Anasema ati sisi tuko na 5 per cent. Sisi tumeenda uchaguzi, tumeshinda kiti Narok. Chama mpya ya miezi sita. Tumekuja Nairobi Kariobangi tumeshinda kiti. Tumeenda Kakamega tumeshinda kiti. Huyu Kasongo anatengeneza opinion poll. UDA ndio iko 5 per cent, DCP iko 28, anapindua,” he said.
The Infotrak poll conducted between December 19 and 20, 2025, indicated that 28 per cent of Kenyans would vote to re-elect President Ruto, while DCP recorded just six per cent support.
Gachagua strongly rejected these numbers, asserting that the party enjoys far greater backing than reported.
During the service, Gachagua also addressed internal party matters, particularly the nomination process for aspiring candidates. He reiterated that DCP would not issue direct nomination tickets, stressing that all aspirants must compete in free and fair primaries.
“DCP will have free and fair nominations, and the election will end at the nominations,” he said.
He specifically mentioned Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, stating:
“The young person who wants to challenge Karungo should challenge him. Even though this Karungo is my friend, you will go to the nominations. If you beat him, I will give you the ticket.”
During the service, Gachagua also addressed internal party matters, particularly the nomination process for aspiring candidates. He reiterated that DCP would not issue direct nomination tickets, stressing that all aspirants must compete in free and fair primaries.
“DCP will have free and fair nominations, and the election will end at the nominations,” he said.
He specifically mentioned Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, stating:
“The young person who wants to challenge Karungo should challenge him. Even though this Karungo is my friend, you will go to the nominations. If you beat him, I will give you the ticket.”