Also known as: Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala · Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala · DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala
Cleophas Malala — Deputy Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, engaged in 2027 opposition coalition negotiations.
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… Wamalwa, Sifuna, Malala, they are doing a good job. After Christmas, we should be able to agree and come up with a single presidential candidate." The DCP leader maintained that while he believes he is the most suitable candidate for the presidency, he would support whichever can …
Gachagua: Opposition to pick single presidential candidate by April 2027Citizen Digital
… a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan being welcomed to the Democracy for the Citizens Party by its leader Rigathi Gachagua in presence of the party's deputy leader Cleophas Malala …
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan ditches Jubilee to join DCP partyThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterSeveral political leaders accompanied him, including Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala.Natembeya urged the Luhya commu …
Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in WesternCitizen Digital
DCP SG Malala vows allegiance to Sifuna, says Gachagua ready to support his presidency By Roy Ouma August 09, 2026 05:20 (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 add …
DCP SG Malala vows allegiance to Sifuna, says Gachagua ready to support his presidencyCitizen Digital
… "Sisi tumeona Rigathi tosha kuwa rais… na ticket ni Riggy G na Sifuna… mimi naenda kuleta Sifuna aungane na Riggy G," said DCP Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala. …
Gachagua says he is best placed to lead united opposition in 2027Citizen Digital
Ruto is doing guesswork on university funding model - Malala By Roy Ouma July 22, 2026 03:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala during a past meeting. …
Ruto is doing guesswork on university funding model - MalalaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDemocracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says he will only engage President William Ruto after he addresses extrajudicial killings, corruption and unfulfilled campaign promises. …
Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings endCapital News
… The controversy followed repeated complaints by DCP leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua and Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, who had demanded that officers assigned to election duty wear uniforms, display service numbers and use clearly identifiable police vehicles. …
UDA stares at 2027 reset as Kindiki signals rethink after crushing Ol Kalou drubbingCapital News
… The controversy followed repeated complaints by DCP leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua and Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, who had demanded that officers assigned to election duty wear uniforms, display service numbers and use clearly identifiable police vehicles. …
UDA stares at 2027 reset as Kindiki signals rethink after crushing Ol Kalou drubbingCapital News
… leader despite sustained attempts at intimidation, bribery and thuggery.” Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni summed up the mood among opposition supporters with a brief declaration: “The Mountain has spoken.” Earlier in the day, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala …
UDA chiefs concede as DCP delivers crushing blow in Ol KalouFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied that the Democracy for the Citizens Party has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the united opposition's presidential candidate, saying remarks by his deputy Cleophas Malala expressing support for Sifuna were personal views, not official party positions.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied that the Democracy for the Citizens Party has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the united opposition's presidential candidate, saying remarks by his deputy Cleophas Malala expressing support for Sifuna were personal views, not official party positions.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala was tear-gassed at Kakamega Central Police Station on Monday as police dispersed opposition politicians and activists protesting alleged political intimidation by the county government, with police also firing shots into the air amid tensions over arrests linked to social media content targeting Governor Fernandes Barasa.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has cautioned opposition leaders against giving equal bargaining power to small political parties without strong grassroots presence, saying the approach could undermine efforts to field a joint presidential candidate in 2027. Deputy party leader Cleophas Malala warned that disagreements over candidate selection could result in legal battles and that the opposition needs a clear tactical approach to avoid such conflicts.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition caucus has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election at a Windsor retreat, notably without Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or any representative from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala suggested that if Edwin Sifuna becomes president and Kalonzo Musyoka running mate, Rigathi Gachagua should become Prime Minister with executive powers and significant 'shares'. Malala stressed that winning the presidency requires backing from Mt Kenya, which has 8.2 million registered voters.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has delegated party leadership to Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate Senator John Methu while he spends about 50 days in the United States engaging the diaspora ahead of 2027 elections.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan has ditched the Jubilee Party to join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), citing concerns about high cost of living and corruption. He was welcomed to the party by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua at their Nairobi headquarters.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leading Linda Mwananchi, toured Kakamega County and pledged to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse policies blamed for the collapse of the region's sugar industry, criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to revive Mumias Sugar Company and support sugarcane farmers.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary-General Cleophas Malala vowed allegiance to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in support of his 2027 presidential bid, saying former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ready to collaborate with Sifuna. Malala called for support from political allies outside the Luhya community to strengthen Sifuna's campaign.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua declared he is best suited to be the united opposition's presidential candidate to unseat President William Ruto, citing strong support in the Mt. Kenya region. Fellow party leaders warned against divisions within the opposition coalition.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala accused President William Ruto of governing through "guesswork" and said the university funding model would have succeeded with a comprehensive feasibility study. Malala claimed he plans to transition to 100% funding for all public university students.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Citizens Party Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala says he will only speak to President Ruto after the government addresses extrajudicial killings, corruption, and unfulfilled campaign promises. The remarks came days after the DCP won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with a large margin over the ruling UDA party.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The ruling United Democratic Alliance suffered a crushing defeat in Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the DCP candidate securing 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly signalled the need for strategic rethinking, posting that it was time to go "back to the drawing board" and "reengineer the game altogether."
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The ruling United Democratic Alliance suffered a crushing defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with Democracy for the Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru securing 35,440 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 5,450. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has signalled the need for strategic rethinking, posting that it was "a good time to reengineer the game altogether" ahead of President Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 25,921 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 4,018 votes from 107 of 144 tallied polling stations, prompting senior UDA leaders including Dennis Itumbi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to concede defeat.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has distanced itself from hooded armed men in unmarked vehicles reported at the Ol Kalou by-election, saying such individuals are not part of the official security arrangement and have been reported to police. Armed masked men in unmarked vehicles assaulted journalists and dispersed residents with teargas at the by-election on Thursday.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Armed men in balaclavas arrived in a convoy of unmarked vehicles during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, dispersing residents with teargas and assaulting journalists who were covering the poll. The identity of the men and the agency authorizing the operation remained unclear.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for Citizens Party praised the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's conduct of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho expressing confidence in the process despite isolated technical hitches involving slow biometric voter verification. Ngotho said he had conducted his campaign well and exit poll numbers looked favorable.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha denied allegations of unmarked police vehicles during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, while confirming that plainclothes DCI detectives were deployed as part of election security operations. Nkanatha said all official police vehicles have registration plates and warned that operating a vehicle without number plates is illegal.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Security chiefs overseeing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election say voting has commenced smoothly with no major security incidents reported, and have dismissed allegations of intimidation by rival political camps. The Central Regional Commissioner said security personnel have been deployed across the constituency to ensure voters can exercise their democratic right without fear.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has declared the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a "funeral" for the ruling UDA party in Mt. Kenya, expressing confidence in a DCP victory. Malala urged voters to remain patient as election officials addressed technical delays with KIEMS biometric systems, saying the issues would not affect the outcome.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha denied claims that security officers deployed for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election are using unmarked cars, stating that any vehicle without a number plate is operating illegally. Democracy for the Citizens Party Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala had accused officers of moving in civilian clothing and unmarked vehicles to intimidate voters, but Nkanatha confirmed plainclothes DCI officers were deployed while maintaining all vehicles have registration plates.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says the United Opposition must name Sifuna in their opposition ticket, arguing the Mulembe nation has been overlooked and deserves representation in a top position. He pledges to defend Luhya community interests and will not support the opposition ticket if Sifuna and other Luhya leaders are not given top seats.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
A fallout within the opposition has erupted into an all-out proxy war involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto amid shifting local alliances.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →