Cleophas Malala Urges President Ruto to Dissolve Government and Seek New Mandate
Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has called on President William Ruto to dissolve his government, saying it no longer reflects the will and interests of Kenyan citizens.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, May 10, Malala urged the president to reset all government institutions, restore proper constitutional order, and seek a renewed mandate through fresh elections.
According to Malala, President Ruto must act in the best interest of the country by stepping back and giving Kenyans a chance to decide again—this time based on his newly formed coalition made up of various groups he refers to as “broad-based partners.”
He insisted that such a move would bring clarity and restore legitimacy to Ruto’s leadership, especially as questions around the current administration continue to grow.
Malala made these remarks a day after the Court of Appeal ruled on a key issue involving Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu.
The court declared that Mwilu’s move to appoint a three-judge bench to hear the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was unconstitutional.
The judges found that Mwilu had not properly informed all the concerned parties about the reasons for setting up the panel, which they said could be a violation of the Constitution.
In addition to this, Malala reminded the public that the High Court in Kerugoya had already issued a conservatory order stopping the impeachment process.
The same order also barred Interior CS Kithure Kindiki from assuming the role of Deputy President. Malala stressed that this court order is still active and must be obeyed by all parties, meaning Rigathi Gachagua remains the legally recognized Deputy President of Kenya.
He further explained that his call for the government’s dissolution is not driven by any personal political ambition.
Instead, Malala said he is motivated by his dedication to protecting the Constitution and ensuring that the rule of law is followed at all times.
He warned against using political rivalries to weaken constitutional structures, noting that the strained relationship between Ruto and Gachagua should not be allowed to influence legal processes or governance.
Malala went on to criticise some Cabinet Secretaries, accusing them of being insincere. He claimed that several of them originally opposed Ruto’s 2022 presidential campaign but are now pretending to support him out of political convenience rather than genuine loyalty.
He expressed concern that this kind of political hypocrisy undermines the integrity of the government.
He also lashed out at Parliament, alleging that it has been compromised. Malala said the legislative body is now controlled by leaders who are more interested in serving political agendas than protecting the Constitution and upholding the will of the people.
Turning to President Ruto’s development record, Malala argued that the president lacks a flagship project that could cement his legacy once he leaves office.
He particularly criticised the affordable housing initiative, calling it a weak and unimpressive plan.
Referring to the units as mere “bedsitters,” Malala said the project lacks the scale and impact to be considered a meaningful national development effort.
Malala’s statement has added to the growing list of public voices questioning the direction of Ruto’s leadership.
His call for a fresh start through a government reset and national election reflects deepening political tensions and dissatisfaction within sections of the political class.
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