Malala’s remarks have triggered a wave of debate across the country, with political analysts warning that the internal friction could threaten the stability of the coalition ahead of the November 27 by-elections.
The by-elections are widely viewed as a rehearsal for the 2027 General Election, making unity a critical requirement for the opposition.
The current dispute began with what was meant to be a simple cooperation agreement. The United Opposition had agreed to support DCP’s candidate in the Kisa East ward race.
The current dispute began with what was meant to be a simple cooperation agreement. The United Opposition had agreed to support DCP’s candidate in the Kisa East ward race.
The arrangement was meant to balance earlier sacrifices made by member parties. For example, DCP stepped aside in the Malava MP by-election to support a stronger DAP-K candidate seen as popular on the ground.
Despite that agreement, Natembeya—who holds significant influence inside the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K)—insisted that his party must front its own candidate in Kisa East.
Despite that agreement, Natembeya—who holds significant influence inside the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K)—insisted that his party must front its own candidate in Kisa East.
His stand disrupted the coalition’s strategy and angered DCP leaders who felt the pact was being violated.
Malala responded by calling Natembeya a saboteur and accusing him of having hidden motives.
The Mole Allegation: “Amepewa Pesa”
During a press briefing, Malala escalated his criticism and suggested that Natembeya was acting on instructions from President William Ruto’s government. He openly questioned the governor’s integrity and commitment to the goals of the United Opposition.
Malala alleged that Natembeya had been “given money” and influenced by state operatives to interfere with the coalition’s unity.
Malala responded by calling Natembeya a saboteur and accusing him of having hidden motives.
The Mole Allegation: “Amepewa Pesa”
During a press briefing, Malala escalated his criticism and suggested that Natembeya was acting on instructions from President William Ruto’s government. He openly questioned the governor’s integrity and commitment to the goals of the United Opposition.
Malala alleged that Natembeya had been “given money” and influenced by state operatives to interfere with the coalition’s unity.
According to him, the government fears a united opposition winning multiple by-elections, forcing it to allegedly plant individuals who can destabilize the alliance from within.
“It is morally wrong for leaders inside the United Opposition to rock the boat from within,” Malala said.
“It is morally wrong for leaders inside the United Opposition to rock the boat from within,” Malala said.
He added that the coalition’s true enemy was not fellow opposition leaders but the government, which he accused of disregarding the rule of law and misusing power.
Malala further claimed that Natembeya had been moving across counties—from Trans Nzoia to Kakamega—not to strengthen the opposition, but to divide it.
Malala further claimed that Natembeya had been moving across counties—from Trans Nzoia to Kakamega—not to strengthen the opposition, but to divide it.
He suggested that the governor was secretly working with the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to ensure the coalition performs poorly in the November by-elections.
The accusation that Natembeya was “paid” or acting as an NIS agent has fueled intense speculation online.
The accusation that Natembeya was “paid” or acting as an NIS agent has fueled intense speculation online.
Supporters of the opposition want clarity on whether the governor is working independently or with outside influence, while others accuse Malala of exaggerating the situation.
Natembeya himself has not publicly responded in detail to the allegations, but sources close to him claim that he is simply defending his party’s position and ensuring that DAP-K maintains relevance in the coalition.
The by-elections were intended to be a show of strength for the newly formed United Opposition coalition.
Natembeya himself has not publicly responded in detail to the allegations, but sources close to him claim that he is simply defending his party’s position and ensuring that DAP-K maintains relevance in the coalition.
The by-elections were intended to be a show of strength for the newly formed United Opposition coalition.
Member parties had agreed to a strategy where each seat would be given to the strongest candidate among them to maximize victories.
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