Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has been given a strict deadline of 72 hours to report to the police and record a statement concerning the chaos that broke out during his rally in Kakamega last Saturday.
Malala, who previously served as the Kakamega senator, is required to appear at the Kakamega Police Station within three days. If he fails to comply, the police will take action to arrest him.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, May 27, Issa Mahamoud, the Western Region Police Commander, stated that Malala must present himself at the police station and provide a detailed account of the events that caused disorder during the rally on May 24.
Mahamoud warned that if Malala does not show up voluntarily within the stipulated time, police officers will actively search for him, apprehend him, and charge him with causing disruption in Kakamega Town.
“The honourable Cleophas Malala is expected to come to my office anytime now. We had hoped he would show up today so we could question him about the incident that happened on Saturday.
But if he does not come within 72 hours, we will go looking for him,” Mahamoud said firmly.
The police commander also accused Malala of failing to notify the police ahead of time about the rally. According to Mahamoud, this negligence contributed to unnecessary chaos, severely disrupting transport and business activities in Kakamega.
Moreover, Mahamoud revealed that Malala violated traffic laws during the event. He drove his vehicle on the wrong side of the road and at dangerously high speeds.
Currently, Malala’s driver is being held in police custody, and the vehicle used in the incident has been impounded.
“The law clearly requires anyone planning to hold a public meeting to notify the police at least three days before the event. This rule exists to help maintain peace and order during gatherings, which Malala did not follow,” the commander explained.
He added, “We stopped his vehicle because it was being driven recklessly on the wrong side of the road and at high speed.
After the vehicle was intercepted, Malala jumped out and tried to run away, but he was caught. Both the driver and the vehicle remain in our custody.”
The trouble started on Saturday when Malala and Nyandarua Senator John Methu, along with their supporters, were entering Kakamega town. Police tried to stop their convoy, leading to a chaotic situation.
Videos shared online showed police officers using tear gas on the convoy and the crowd, forcing people to scatter and run for safety.
After the incident, Malala insisted that his rally was peaceful. He strongly condemned the police for using excessive force, including live bullets and tear gas, against his supporters.
“I strongly condemn the brutal use of live bullets, excessive tear gas, and unnecessary force by security officers who aimed to break up a peaceful procession that was only welcoming back their leader,” Malala said in a statement.
This incident has raised serious questions about the handling of political gatherings and the use of force by security agencies in the region. Authorities are now awaiting Malala’s response as the 72-hour deadline ticks closer.
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