Cleophas Malala, the deputy leader of the Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party, has firmly asserted his commitment to the party led by Rigathi Gachagua.
During a DCP retreat at the Coast on January 20, 2025, Malala decisively rejected rumors suggesting he had left the DCP to rejoin the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), from which he had previously been dismissed at a time when the former Deputy President faced his own potential ousting in 2024.
In a clear declaration, Malala emphasized the DCP, which he and Gachagua established last May, as his creation, asserting that he has no intention of abandoning it. He addressed those spreading falsehoods about his departure from the party, stating unequivocally that he remains committed.
“How could I abandon my own creation? I am dedicated to DCP. To those disseminating lies about my departure to UDA, I want to be clear: I am here to stay,” Malala proclaimed.
This statement follows his recent public absence, which had sparked speculation about his loyalty. The former Deputy President previously defended Malala’s silence, explaining that he had been unwell after hosting his annual Malala Super Cup tournament. He confirmed that Malala would resume his party responsibilities on January 19, 2025.
True to his commitment, Malala appeared alongside Gachagua to conclude the three-day retreat at the Coast. Subsequently, the former Deputy President announced on social media that he had tasked Malala with implementing the retreat’s outcomes, which involved 21 members of parliament aligned with the party.
Malala also shared his first message since stepping back from the public eye, quelling rumors of discord with Gachagua. He stated, “Homa imeisha. Dr. Wamunyoro’s Brufen is magic. We are now back to work. Focused more than ever before.”
This situation unfolds amid a troubling trend of departures from the DCP, the most recent being Juja MP George Koimburi, who left the party weeks prior. Koimburi accused his former political ally of being misled with promises of a direct ticket, only to discover that the party leader had endorsed his opponent, Aloise Kinyanjui, in the Kimbo area.
