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Cleophas Malala

Also known as: Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala · Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala

Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy leader campaigning to become Kakamega Governor in 2027.

2026-05-012026-06-18

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDemocracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala.

    Malala wants Kakamega governor arrested over alleged gang links
  3. Capital News

    Gachagua’s visit is aimed at backing his deputy party leader Cleophas Malala in his bid to become the third Kakamega Governor by unseating incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year’s polls.

    Ruto hosts Marsabit leaders as Gachagua tours Kakamega
  4. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua said he would first travel to Western Kenya this weekend to support DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa before commencing the consultations at his village home from next week.

    Inside Gachagua's 45-day political retreat to Wamunyoro after impeachment ruling
  5. The Standard

    Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed reports of a rift between him and party leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united despite growing speculation of divisions within the party.

    Malala denies rift with Gachagua amid tension in DCP
  6. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterFormer Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala later joined the protesters before anti-riot police dispersed the crowd near Hass Petrol Station.Mumias West Sub-County Police Commander Richard Omanga said officers faced logistical challenges in responding to th

    Religious leaders condemn violence after Madaraka Day clashes in Mumias
  7. May 2026
  8. The Standard

    Deep cracks are developing in Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizen’s Party (DCP) because of some unilateral decisions he is allegedly making without Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala’s input.

    The Gachagua- Methu vs Malala Nyoro tug of war
  9. Citizen Digital

    Malala accuses Ruto of ethnic profiling against Kikuyus, reviving '41 vs 1' politics By Joseph Muia May 20, 2026 06:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala in a past addre

    Malala accuses Ruto of ethnic profiling against Kikuyus, reviving '41 vs 1' politics
  10. Citizen Digital

    "Huyu Gachagua hapa ndio ako na numbers... ukienda mlima ni block ukikuja hapa Maa land ni DCP... yeye ndio ako na uwezo ya kutoa Ruto ofisini," former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala said.

    Gachagua says Ruto lacks numbers for second term
  11. Citizen Digital

    anied him in Kajiado insisted that of all the opposition leaders, Gachagua has the weight and muscle to make President William Ruto a one-term president. “Yule mtu ako na muscle ya kutoa Kasongo ni huyu Gachagua, lazima afike kwa debe...,” said Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala

    'I will vie for Presidency in 2027,' Gachagua says as he attacks Ruto
Politics

DCP deputy leader calls for Kakamega governor's arrest over gang ties

The News

Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has written to the Inspector General of Police demanding the arrest and prosecution of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, alleging the governor has ties to criminal gangs that have been deployed to intimidate residents and political opponents. Malala cited reported attacks on his supporters, including an incident in Harambee where several people were injured and robbed.

17 June 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. DCP deputy leader calls for Kakamega governor's arrest over gang ties

    Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has written to the Inspector General of Police demanding the arrest and prosecution of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, alleging the governor has ties to criminal gangs that have been deployed to intimidate residents and political opponents. Malala cited reported attacks on his supporters, including an incident in Harambee where several people were injured and robbed.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Gachagua tours Western Kenya to support Malala's gubernatorial bid

    Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Gachagua announces 45-day retreat after impeachment ruling upheld

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he remains eligible to contest the presidency in 2027 and announced a 45-day political retreat to his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County following a High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. The DCP leader said his focus would shift to building consensus within the opposition coalition to identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Malala denies rift with Gachagua within DCP party

    Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed reports of divisions between him and party leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united. The denials come amid growing speculation about cohesion within the DCP and the broader United Opposition as political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election take shape.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. 2018 theatrical play eerily mirrored recent Utumishi fire tragedy

    A 2018 play titled 'It Is Well' bears an uncanny resemblance to the fire that gutted a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county, in what observers describe as life imitating art.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Religious leaders condemn Mumias violence after Madaraka Day clashes

    Religious leaders in Mumias West Constituency have condemned violence that erupted after Madaraka Day celebrations at Bomani Grounds, which left several people injured and damaged property. The unrest began as crowds dispersed from the event, with youths chanting "One Term" slogans against Governor Barasa and President Ruto, subsequently blocking roads, lighting fires, and damaging vehicles.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Deep cracks emerge in Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party

    Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party is experiencing internal divisions over what the party characterizes as unilateral decisions made without Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala's involvement, as well as tensions over Gachagua's favoring of allies over open competition in Mt Kenya region nominations.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Malala accuses Ruto of ethnic profiling against Kikuyus

    Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating ethnic profiling against the Kikuyu community ahead of the 2027 General Election, drawing parallels to the divisive "41 vs 1" narrative associated with the 2007 post-election violence period.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Gachagua claims Ruto lacks support for 2027 re-election bid

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said President William Ruto has lost support across multiple regions including Mt Kenya and lacks the numbers to win the August 2027 general election, citing poor leadership and unfulfilled promises.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Gachagua declares 2027 presidential bid, vows to unseat Ruto

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has affirmed he will run for president in 2027 to unseat President William Ruto. Speaking in Kajiado County, Gachagua vowed to make Ruto a one-term president, with his allies claiming he is the only candidate within the United Opposition with the capacity to defeat him.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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