Battle Of The Titans In Malava As Malalah Destroys Musalia Mudavadi Publicly
Afrireport 
Malava constituency is witnessing a political showdown of epic proportions as two of Western Kenya’s most prominent political figures Democracy For The Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader and former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi lock horns in the ongoing by-election campaigns.
The political tension boiled over after Musalia Mudavadi, while addressing residents in a campaign rally earlier this week, urged the people of Malava not to vote for the DCP candidate, Edgar Busiega.
Mudavadi claimed that the DCP party leader, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, had never set foot in Malava, suggesting that the party lacked genuine connection with the constituency.
His remarks drew a swift and fiery rebuttal from Malalah, who, flanked by DCP aspirant Edgar Busiega, took the stage in a well-attended rally to deliver what supporters described as a “political knockout.”
“Musalia should keep off DCP matters,” Malalah declared to the cheering crowd. “The party he once led, ANC, the only party domiciled in Western Kenya, he handed over to President William Ruto. He has no moral ground to lecture us about political presence in Malava.”
Malalah accused Mudavadi of abandoning the political identity of the region by folding his party into the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), leaving Western Kenya without a strong homegrown political outfit.
He framed DCP as the new hope for the region, promising that it would prioritize local interests.
Turning his focus to the voters, Malalah urged Malava residents to reject what he described as “empty rhetoric” from the Prime Cabinet Secretary and instead rally behind Edgar Busiega.
“Here is a man who is trusted, tested, and deeply committed to accountability and good governance,” Malalah said, placing a reassuring hand on Busiega’s shoulder. “We need leaders who will fight for your rights, not political brokers.”
Busiega, a distinguished advocate of the High Court with a track record of defending constitutional rights, received loud applause as Malalah painted him as the ideal representative for Malava.
Citing his legal victories including cases that amplified the rights of marginalized groups Malalah said Busiega’s leadership would bring transparency, accountability, and a firm stand against corruption.
The by-election, triggered by the seat’s unexpected vacancy, has drawn intense interest from multiple parties, with the DCP and UDA emerging as the dominant contenders.
The contest has now evolved beyond local politics, morphing into a battle of influence between two national heavyweights — Malalah and Mudavadi — each eager to prove their political muscle in Western Kenya.
Political analysts say the clash has stirred voter enthusiasm and may lead to a record turnout on election day. “This is not just about Malava,” said political commentator George Wesonga. “It’s a test of political dominance between the DCP’s rising force and UDA’s established network in the region. Whoever wins here sends a loud message ahead of 2027.”
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