Eugene Wamalwa Invites Khalwale to Join DAP-K After UDA Fallout
Democracy Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has opened his doors wide for Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, saying the senator has been unfairly singled out and humiliated within the ruling UDA party after his sudden removal as Senate Majority Whip.
Speaking on December 6 in Butula, Busia County, during the installation of the Mareba clan king, Wamalwa strongly defended Khalwale, saying the senator was being punished simply because he has consistently spoken up for the honour, identity, and dignity of the Luhya community.
Wamalwa praised Khalwale for always standing firm for his people and said the DAP-K family would gladly welcome him if UDA no longer wants him.
“I want to tell the bullfighter, Boni Khalwale, that if UDA has rejected you, the door to DAP-K is fully open. This is our home, and we welcome everyone who wants to stand for justice and respect,” Wamalwa said.
He criticized UDA’s decision to kick Khalwale out of his whip position, describing it as harsh, vengeful, and driven purely by internal political wars rather than fair procedure.
Wamalwa also defended Khalwale’s choice to support DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako in the Malava by-election, saying the region had shown rare political unity that went beyond party boundaries.
“We saw something powerful during the Malava by-election. People from different political parties came together and supported a common cause. That unity is what we should build on,” he noted.
Khalwale’s troubles began after his party accused him of betrayal for backing Panyako instead of the UDA candidate.
On December 2, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi formally announced his removal, confirming that Bungoma Senator Wakoli Wafula would take over the key leadership role.
“According to the correspondence and meeting minutes, a resolution was passed to remove Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale in line with Standing Order 225,” Kingi told senators during the plenary session.
Even before his official removal, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar had publicly challenged Khalwale, urging him to resign from the party if he believed he had enough political clout to stand on his own. Omar referenced Raila Odinga’s bold resignation years ago, daring Khalwale to do the same.
“If you think you’re truly that popular, resign like Raila Odinga once did and come face us in a real contest,” Omar declared on November 28.
As Majority Whip, Khalwale’s job was to enforce party discipline and help push government-sponsored bills through the Senate—making his removal a major political blow.
Interestingly, before Wamalwa extended the invitation to DAP-K, Khalwale had already hinted that he would seek the Kakamega governor’s seat in 2027 under a different political party. His announcement suggested that he had already lost faith in UDA long before the recent conflict.
Now, many Kenyans are waiting to see which political path Khalwale will take next. Will he join DAP-K as Wamalwa has suggested, or will he form his own political party as he prepares for the 2027 general election?
The coming months are expected to bring more clarity as political realignments continue across the country.
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