Malala: Lies in Gachagua’s DCP could lead to suspension
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) interim deputy party leader, Cleophas Malala, has issued a stern warning to party members, emphasising that dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Speaking after DCP’s official launch on Thursday, May 15, 2025, Malala warned that dishonesty among members would not be tolerated, stating that anyone found spreading falsehoods risks suspension, underscoring the party’s commitment to integrity and truthfulness.
He further emphasised that the party is founded on unity and truth, highlighting that the party leader exemplifies these values.
“Mimi nilikuwa katika kile chama ambacho kinatawala sasa hivi, lakini kumekuwa na mbinu ya kudanganyana philosophy yetu ya chama hili ni kusema ukweli. You can be suspended if you tell a lie in this party. hii ni chama cha kusema ukweli hatutaki mtu yeyote muongo. We are allergic to lies, and our party leader has shown that by being a truthful man,” Malala warned.
“Tumekuwa na uwongozi ambao ni wa kudanganya wakenya tumekuwa na uwongozi wa kiimla, na sisi kama chama, tumesema hatukaki kuwa chama cha kuongoza kutoka mbele; tunataka kusikiliza wakenya,” he added.
Malala on national leadership
In addition, Malala criticised the Kenya Kwanza regime, stating that Kenya has experienced deceptive and autocratic governance. He emphasised that DCP does not aspire to lead from a position of lies but aims to listen to the concerns of ordinary Kenyans.
He highlighted the party’s commitment to humility, unity, and prioritising the needs of the people over self-interest.
“Tumekuwa na uwongozi ambayo ni wa kudanganya wakenya tumekuwa na uwongozi wa kiimla, na sisi kama chama, tumesema hatukaki kuwa chama cha kuongoza kutoka mbele; tunataka kusikiliza wakenya,” he added.
Party’s leadership
During the official launch, Gachagua named the party’s officials, with Malala as the interim deputy party leader alongside other party leaders.
David Mingati Masina has been named the National Chairperson, Peter Mwathi Deputy National Chairperson for Strategy, Sarah Owino National Deputy Chairperson for Operations, Hezeron Obanga Secretary General, and Martin Ole Kamwaro Deputy Secretary General.
Other officials include Annah Kavuu Mutua National Treasurer, Evangelline Wanjira Njoka Deputy National Treasury Strategy, Thomas Mwita Deputy National Treasurer Operations; Franklin Mithika Linturi National Organising Secretary, Andrew Kiplimo Muge Director of Elections Cate Waruguru, National Women Leader, Chairperson of the Council of Eminent Persons Maina Kamanda and Chairperson of the Diaspora Caucus David Njenga Gikonyo.
Religious Caucus Barnabas Kinywawa Mukethi, National Coordinator for Counties, Alex Khamasi, Executive Party Director Brenda Manjira, Secretary of Devolution and Intergovernmental Decisions, Christopher Mwadime Mwabingu, Secretary of Education Mercy Gakuya, Secretary of International Affairs, Alvina Kabura, and Secretary of Tourism and Environment and Natural Resources Hussein Athimani, Secretary of People With Disabilities; Secretary of Economic Planning Peter Mbai; Secretary of Health Lydia Baraza, Secretary for Health; and Furaha Chengo, Secretary for Information Communication and Technology (Kilifi).
Gachagua also revealed that the party will have various structures with an aim to bring order and stability to the party.
“The party will have a National Delegates Council, National Governance Council, National Executive Council, National Management Council, and the National Executive Board,” he said.
