The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has revoked the appointment of Cleophas Malala as the outfit’s secretary general.
The decision was announced after the party’s National Executive Committee’s (NEC) wide and consultative deliberations in an emergency meeting convened on Friday, August 2.
Consequently, the President William Ruto-led outfit designated the vice chairman, Hassan Omar, to act as the secretary general on an interim basis.
“Upon wide and consultative deliberations, and in compliance and in accordance with its mandate under Article 8.2 of the Party Constitution, the National Executive Committee has determined to designate the Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Hassan Omar Hassan to act as the secretary general on an interim basis. The appointment of Hon Cleophas Malala as the interim Secretary General is hereby revoked,” read the party’s statement in part.
In the communiqué, these changes are effective immediately.
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The revocation of Malala’s appointment follows a series of infighting in the party over the position.
As earlier reported on TUKIO.co.ke, anti-riot police officers were on Wednesday, July 31, deployed at UDA party headquarters along Ngong Road after protesters stormed the offices.
In the incident, the supporters of Malala camped at The Hustler’s Plaza affirming his position. Armed with placards, the youth chanted pro-Malala slogans.
This follows another unfortunate incident on Tuesday, July 30, where Malala was kicked out of the position by a faction claiming to be the UDA founder members.
In the occurrence, Joe Khalende, who is a party member, addressed the media announcing that he had taken over as the party secretary general, assuming the position of Malala.
When he visited the party on Wednesday, Khalende was attacked by the protesting goons and sustained a cut on the forehead.
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Party chairperson Cecily Mbarire regretted the incidents, terming them unfortunate and serious violations of the party constitution and principles.
“UDA party has properly constituted organs and one cannot come and claim himself or herself as a holder of any position without following the due process. We therefore want to condemn that act on Tuesday with the strongest words possible,” said Mbarire.
