Malala speaks out after police block and teargas DCP convoy in Subukia
By Valerian Khakayi, July 20, 2025Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has issued a forceful rebuke of police actions after officers blocked the party convoy and deployed teargas during their walkthrough after attending church service at AIC in Subukia, Nakuru County.
Taking to his official X account on Sunday, July 20, 2025, Malala accused President William Ruto of sending the police to cause chaos, adding that despite intimidation by law enforcement, the DCP brigade was still able to hold a public engagement.
He added that the intimidation did not deter them from having an engagement with the residents of Kabasi, Maili Sita, and Heshima in Subukia.
“Despite intimidation and use of excessive force by the police, under instructions from power-drunk President Ruto, the people of the Kabasi area turned up in their thousands and welcomed me, the DPL, alongside notable DCP Party National Leaders with great aplomb,” he said.
“The heavy police presence and intimidation did not deter the bold and decided citizens of Maili Sita from showing up in hordes to welcome the DCP Party brigade for a Sunday afternoon engagement.”
“Special gratitude goes to the good people of Heshima Area for their bold and precise message; Kenya deserves better.”
Teargas
Malala, alongside other allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, were tear-gassed in Subukia, Nakuru, after a prolonged standoff with the police.
This occurred after they had attended a church service at Subukia AIC and held a successful rally in Subukia town. As they were leaving, police officers were waiting just a few metres outside Subukia town, where roadblocks had been mounted.
Gachagua on DCP attack
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the use of police to break up a political meeting in Subukia, Nakuru County, terming the action illegal and undemocratic.
In a strongly worded statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, July 20, 2025, Gachagua accused the current administration of misusing law enforcement to suppress dissenting voices.
“The unconstitutional use of police force to intimidate leaders is archaic and a desperate act by a regime that is losing its grip,” he wrote.
“Leaders have a fundamental right to assemble, engage in public participation, and express their voices. Police officers are there to provide security, not to serve as tools of repression.”
“I am truly thrilled that, despite these acts of intimidation, our members’ resilience remains unmatched. We continue to stand strong, united, and determined,” he said.