Embu Senator Mundigi challenges party summon over Mbeere North polls

Embu Senator Alexander Munyi Mundigi has dismissed claims by the Democratic Party of Kenya (DPK) that he campaigned for a rival political aspirant, saying the accusations are unfounded and procedurally flawed.

In a response dated December 18, 2025, his advocates have challenged the summons issued by the party, alleging support for a candidate other than DPK’s nominee for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat.

Through lawyer Danstan Omari the Senator says he was informed of the allegations while on official duty in Uganda and was not granted an opportunity to be heard before disciplinary steps were initiated.

According to the letter, Mundigi, who serves as acting Deputy Party Leader, had sought to meet the party’s Secretary General upon his return to the country to address the claims.

However, the summons was instead delivered to his personal assistant at Parliament Buildings.

He argues that the party acted prematurely, noting that under Articles 9 and 10 of the party constitution and by-laws, key organs such as the National Delegates Committee and the National Governing Council are mandated to convene and pass resolutions on matters of coalition participation and disciplinary action.

Mundigi’s legal team further contends that the Democratic Party of Kenya remains a member of the Kenya Kwanza coalition, and as such, the Senator retains the right to support candidates within the coalition framework.

The lawyer argued that the senator has consistently remitted all party dues and has neither resigned from the party nor acted against its interests.

The lawyers also fault the move to threaten expulsion without prior engagement, describing it as an attempt to undermine Mundigi’s role within the party leadership.

The Senator maintains that he remains a loyal and committed member of the Democratic Party of Kenya and continues to serve in his capacity as acting Deputy Party Leader.