According to information attributed to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, the position of party leader was reportedly not among the registered offices at the time of the inquiry, leaving Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala as the highest-ranking official in the party's registered records.
The development has attracted political attention, particularly because Gachagua has publicly presented himself as the leader of DCP since its establishment in May 2025.
Gachagua was appointed party leader by the party's National Executive Council on September 23, 2025. The party subsequently issued a notice regarding the appointment and intended changes to its leadership structure.
However, questions surrounding the registration and gazettement of party officials have continued to generate debate.
Malala, who previously served as Kakamega Senator and UDA Secretary-General, has remained a prominent figure within the opposition outfit.
His position has also attracted attention following recent disagreements over the party's preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
Malala publicly expressed support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, but Gachagua later clarified that his deputy was expressing a personal opinion rather than communicating DCP's official position.
The former Deputy President maintained that only the party leader or secretary-general could communicate the official position of DCP.
The latest revelations are likely to renew discussions about the party's registration documents and the procedures governing changes to political party leadership in Kenya.
As the 2027 General Election approaches, the development places renewed focus on DCP's internal structures and the relationship between its senior officials.
The issue is also expected to attract reactions from Kenyans following discussions about Gachagua and Malala's respective positions in the party.
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