Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that he was not consulted before the removal of Cleopas Malala as the UDA party Secretary General. He said that such issues should be handled with respect and decorum based on the fact that UDA is the ruling party. Hassan Omar Hassan to act as the Secretary General on an interim basis. "The appointment of Hon Cleophas Malala as the interim Secretary General is hereby revoked," the party said. Malala was appointed acting UDA Secretary General in February 2023.

Source: Daily Nation August 05, 2024 10:08 UTC