John Methu Says He Would Give Ndindi Nyoro DCP Job

DCP Secretary General John Methu at a Rally

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary General John Methu says he was ready to surrender his position to Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. He said the offer was aimed at keeping leaders from the Mt Kenya region united ahead of the 2027 elections.

Methu made the revelation during a television interview on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He explained that he had previously held discussions with Nyoro about regional leadership and the future of their political ambitions.

The senator described Nyoro as a personal friend despite their growing political differences. He said he had hoped the lawmaker would work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua instead of establishing a separate political path.

Methu said he was disappointed when Nyoro launched his own political party. He recalled that Nyoro had previously warned him about efforts to create alternative parties that could divide the Mt Kenya voting bloc.

“When I later saw him launching a party, I really felt a lot of pain,” Methu said.

Methu Offers to Step Aside for Nyoro

Methu said he would have willingly given up the DCP secretary general position if Nyoro wanted it. He argued that bringing the two leaders together under one political organisation would help strengthen regional unity.

The lawmaker said his decision would not have been driven by personal ambition. Instead, he wanted leaders from the region to coordinate their political plans rather than compete through separate parties.

Methu also insisted that their political disagreements had not destroyed their friendship. He recalled how Nyoro supported him and his family after his father's death.

According to Methu, Nyoro visited his family three times during the bereavement. He said the MP offered significant support during a difficult period and remained someone he respected personally.

Methu added that he would not attack Nyoro publicly despite their differences. He described their relationship as a friendship in which both men had supported each other during difficult times.

Why Methu Wants Nyoro to Support Gachagua

Methu said he had encouraged Nyoro to support Gachagua as the region's preferred political leader for the current period. He argued that younger politicians could pursue their own leadership ambitions when the time came for a transition.

The senator said he believed patience would give emerging leaders an opportunity to prepare for future responsibilities. He maintained that supporting Gachagua did not mean Nyoro would lose his chance to lead the region later.

Methu, who said he was 35, placed Gachagua's age at 62 and Nyoro's at approximately 44. He used the age difference to argue that younger politicians still had time to pursue senior leadership positions.

He said he had even offered to support Nyoro's future ambitions. Methu argued that the region could first rally behind Gachagua before considering a change in leadership.

The comments highlight a disagreement over succession within Mt Kenya politics. Methu wants leaders to agree on a common direction while allowing younger politicians to prepare for future leadership.

Methu Warns Mt Kenya Against Political Division

Methu also warned that political divisions could weaken the region's influence after the 2027 General Election. He urged Nyoro to reconsider his approach and work with leaders seeking to challenge President William Ruto.

The DCP official argued that the region could face difficulties if Ruto won another presidential term. He said leaders needed to consider the possible consequences before splitting their support among competing political parties.

“Even today I plead with you because you know if we play around with William Ruto and by any chance he gets a second chance, our region will be in a bad place,” Methu said.

His remarks reflect growing debate over how Mt Kenya leaders should organise ahead of the next election. The region's political direction has become a major issue as different leaders pursue separate strategies.

The disagreement also raises questions about whether emerging political parties will cooperate or compete for regional support. Methu's account suggests he believes a shared political arrangement would offer a stronger path than competing formations.

However, his willingness to surrender the DCP position remains a statement about what he was prepared to do. The interview did not establish that Nyoro had accepted the offer or intended to take up the role.

With the 2027 elections approaching, discussions over party leadership and succession are likely to remain important among Mt Kenya politicians. The positions taken by Methu, Nyoro and Gachagua could shape future negotiations over political cooperation in the region.