Police fired teargas at Democracy for Citizens Party supporters during Cleophas Malala's visit to Kakamega town. The deputy party leader arrived with Senators Methu Muhia and Karungo Thang'wa for their western region tour. Officers blocked the road as the convoy entered town with supporters following behind. Security forces launched teargas canisters when they saw the crowd gathering around party leaders. Supporters ran away from the area to escape the gas clouds and avoid arrest.
Malala accused police of using live bullets against peaceful citizens welcoming him home. He condemned the security forces for attacking people who came to support their political movement. The former UDA secretary general said Kenya follows democratic laws that protect citizens from such treatment. Party officials released statements criticizing the government for trying to intimidate opposition voices. They promised that police actions would not stop their mission to serve Kenyan voters.
The western tour happens before Rigathi Gachagua launches his new political party on June 3. Former Deputy President Gachagua named interim party officials earlier this month for the 2027 election campaign. Malala serves as deputy party leader after leaving UDA to join the new organization. Other leaders from different regions received positions such as national chairperson and secretary-general roles. The party plans more activities across Kenya before the official launch ceremony.
Malala accused police of using live bullets against peaceful citizens welcoming him home. He condemned the security forces for attacking people who came to support their political movement. The former UDA secretary general said Kenya follows democratic laws that protect citizens from such treatment. Party officials released statements criticizing the government for trying to intimidate opposition voices. They promised that police actions would not stop their mission to serve Kenyan voters.
The western tour happens before Rigathi Gachagua launches his new political party on June 3. Former Deputy President Gachagua named interim party officials earlier this month for the 2027 election campaign. Malala serves as deputy party leader after leaving UDA to join the new organization. Other leaders from different regions received positions such as national chairperson and secretary-general roles. The party plans more activities across Kenya before the official launch ceremony.
