Tensions are rising within the Democratic Change Party (DCP) as Kirinyaga Woman Representative Hon. Njeri Maina Gacheri has publicly accused the party’s Deputy Leader Cleo Malalah of secretly meeting with Members of County Assembly (MCAs) aligned with Governor Anne Waiguru.
According to Njeri Maina Gacheri, the alleged meeting took place at Golden Palm Hotel in Kenol between 8 PM and 10 PM yesterday. During the meeting, Malalah is claimed to have handed Ksh 20,000 to each MCA, with the intention of mobilizing them against party leaders she described as “Gachagua’s foot soldiers’.
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The allegations come amid growing political rivalries within DCP, particularly in Kirinyaga County. Njeri
While the accusations have raised eyebrows, neither Malalah nor the MCAs involved have publicly responded, leaving questions about the extent of the alleged activities and their potential impact on party cohesion.
If proven, the actions could have significant consequences for DCP’s internal unity, potentially affecting candidate mobilization, party strategy, and local governance ahead of upcoming political events.
