United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala risks being expelled from his position following a petition filed to eject him.
Kenyans.co.ke is in possession of a petition filed by Joseph Kalende Wabwire on Wednesday, June 5, blaming Malala for interfering with the grassroots elections.
In the four-page petition, the petitioner who described himself as a founding member of the UDA party further accused Malala of openly defying the leadership of the party as well as spearheading the division and creation of factions in the party.
Overall, Wabwire highlighted seven reasons warranting Malala to be ejected which included embezzlement of UDA funds, violation of UDA party constitution as well as what he termed as the SG's Questionable character and educational background.
"As UDA founders, we shall strive to remind our members where we came from, why we formed this party, and where we intend to go with it. This is why it is sometimes, such as it is now, important to remind us of the history of the UDA Party," read the petition in part.
"Any attempts to disorient the UDA Party from the greater objectives is sufficient reason to sanction, punish, and expel those who do that. In the future, we shall recommend formal leadership and orientation capacity building for new officials who join the Party to safeguard the integrity and eminence of the party."
Malala was appointed UDA Secretary-General in February 2023 but has been the target of political attacks in recent weeks.
At the tail end of May, Malala sent a letter to Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba over political rhetoric stemming from reports that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is being sidelined by the UDA and has fallen out with President William Ruto.
In the statement, Malala noted that there was a growing trend of indiscipline in the party that had gone to the lengths of disrespecting the party leadership.
"Your recent conduct not only undermines the party's unity but also disrespects the leadership that you pledged to serve. Let this be a stern warning: desist from such actions with immediate effect. Should this behaviour persist, the party will take disciplinary action against you," Malala said.
Kahiga, however, responded by claiming that Malala was unfit to hold the position and must be removed in the next party elections.
"Ag SG Malala in UDA is like a square peg in a round hole. He doesn't fit. I have said it before, and I repeat, we must get rid of him in the coming UDA elections," Kahiga charged.
