Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi during an empowerment forum in Malava, Kakamega/SCREENGRABPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) as a political outfit without any real meaningful influence, urging residents of Malava to rally behind the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the upcoming November by-elections.
Speaking on Friday during the West Kabras Widows Empowerment Programme in Malava, Kakamega County, Mudavadi criticised DCP’s attempts to penetrate the region’s politics, describing the party as inexperienced and untested.
“Now, this party that has just arrived, calling itself DCP… whatever, it is not even a parliamentary party. It doesn’t even have a representative right now. Why do they want to do their experiment with the people of Malava?” Mudavadi posed.
The Prime CS told the gathering that residents stood to benefit more by supporting a party already in government and with established political structures.
He maintained that UDA, led by President William Ruto, was better placed to deliver development projects and address the needs of the constituency.
“Stand firm, stand with UDA! President Ruto has stood firm with the people of Malava. I have met with all teachers in Malava, and they all agreed that the team that would carry the day is the party. Even village elders. Even women leadership here… all are united behind UDA," he urged.
In several constituencies and wards, the political atmosphere is gradually heating up as aspirants position themselves, with parties seeking to consolidate their bases and expand their influence.
The upcoming by-elections will serve as a testing ground for leaders seeking to gauge their political strength and influence ahead of the General Election, now just two years away.
This was evident with former Deputy President and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, who announced his decision to cut short his trip to the United States to return and prepare his political base for the contests.
The CS had previously dismissed any claims that he was trying to impose a political candidate on the people of Malava, terming the reports as "cheap and baseless."
Speaking at Friends Tande High School during the Teachers’ Appreciation and Stakeholder Engagement Day on August 5, Mudavadi maintained that leadership must be decided by the people, not political boardrooms.
“I want to make it clear that I am not here to support or impose any candidate in Malava. You will wait a long time before I publicly endorse anyone. Elect your own leader,” he said.
Mudavadi clarified that he had only asked the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to field a candidate but emphasised that the final decision rests with the people.
Different political players are now expected to hit the ground as they intensify campaigns ahead of the scheduled November 27, 2025, by-elections.
