Former Embakasi West MP George Theuri joins ODM ahead of 2027
Theuri was formally received into ODM today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by party Secretary General Catherine Omanyo, who welcomed the former lawmaker into the party and its political fold.
Former Embakasi West MP George Theuri has joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after ditching the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking his latest political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Theuri was formally received into ODM today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by party Secretary General Catherine Omanyo, who welcomed the former lawmaker into the party and its political fold.
“Welcome to the Chungwa Movement, George Theuri… in ODM we make dreams come true,” the party said in a statement.
ODM said Theuri had committed his support and allegiance to the party and the broad-based government, describing his entry as a boost to the movement ahead of the 2027 elections.
“SG Omanyo today officially received into the party the immediate former MP for Embakasi West, Hon. Theuri, who committed his support and allegiance to the Movement,” ODM said.
Theuri served as the Embakasi West MP from 2013 to 2022, when he unsuccessfully defended his seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket. He lost to Jubilee candidate Mark Mwenje in the 2022 General Election.
After his defeat, Theuri was appointed personal assistant to then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, serving in the position as he remained within Gachagua’s political camp.
However, his relationship with the former Deputy President has since changed, with Theuri publicly announcing his departure from Gachagua’s political camp in September.
The former MP cited what he described as non-participatory leadership and intolerance of alternative ideas as among the reasons for his decision to leave the camp.
His latest move to ODM follows reports that he has been conducting political activities in Embakasi West as he seeks to recapture the parliamentary seat he lost in 2022.
Theuri’s political journey reflects the fluid realignments taking place across Kenya as politicians position themselves for the 2027 contest, with several leaders changing parties or joining emerging political formations.
ODM has itself experienced notable departures, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has aligned himself with the Linda Mwananchi Movement alongside other leaders seeking to build an alternative political platform.
At the same time, former UDA allies have moved to other parties. Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata have joined DCP, while Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has aligned with the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) after leaving UDA.
The continued political realignments across parties is expected to intensify as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election, with parties seeking to consolidate regional and grassroots support ahead of the polls.
