The controversy within the opposition is heard as Malala opposes Mukhisa Kituyi’s appointment: “Impossible”

• The opposition coalition program sparked controversy after DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala rejected Mukhisa Kituyi’s appointment as a coalition spokesman
• Union officials had approved the former UNCTAD boss to coordinate communications, but Malala skipped the meeting and refused to sign the agreement
• He dismissed Kituyi saying he had no influence, saying the coalition must embrace youth leadership to tackle President William Ruto’s ruling camp
• The controversy comes just days before the union’s official exposure, raising new doubts about its ability to form unity

The opposition to unite under one political umbrella before the 2027 general election is already facing cracks.

This is after Deputy Democracy Leader for the Party (DCP) Cleophas Malala refused the appointment of former UNCTAD Secretary -General Mukhisa Kituyi to be a spokesman for the union named.

The coalition, which still calls itself in an informal way as ‘Union Opposition’, is preparing to expose its official name, symbol, and slogan next week.

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The launch is expected to bring together senior opposition leaders, including former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

The organizers have mentioned the Swahili name of the garment, marking an attempt to match the ordinary child.

Why did Malala rejected Mukhisa’s appointment?

But even before it was exposed, severe divisions have emerged within the garment to make the president William Ruto to be president of one term.

The heads of the coalition had unanimously agreed to authorize the spokesman as a spokesman, giving him the responsibility of coordinating communications throughout the union.

Several leaders supported this decision, and on social networks, they presented one position, to announce its appointment.

Malala, who skipped the meeting and refused to sign the union’s agreement, separated the move.

The former Kakamega senator told Citizen television that Kituyi’s nomination was not exciting and was adversely compatible with opposition requirements.

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He emphasized that the coalition must submit a genealogy to deal with the ruling coalition, holding that Kituyi is not the person of the work.

“My position on the speaker’s choice is that the opposition coalition deserves a willingness to engage with the new youth leadership that can send the country to the boundaries of politics and governance, the qualities that Mukhisa Kituyi is completely out of place,” Malala said.

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The coalition in recent months captured public sentiment to its united talks and the possibility of suspending a joint presidential candidate.

Although the chiefs agreed to cease to name their flag until their parties were strengthened, Kituyi’s approval was intended to submit an organized opposition camp.

Instead, Malala’s opposition has sparked a misunderstanding for his party, the DCP, with a major support in Kakamega County.

This influence is planned for another test in the Malava parliamentary constituencies expected to take place in November.

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The Union leadership had urged the DCP and DAP-K to avoid dividing opposition votes by demanding that one of them leave office.

However, both sides have refused to defend himself and Malala insists that as the DCP deputy leader, he must lead his candidate to vote.

Dap-K, on ​​the other hand, has refused to remove his candidate.

Why did young people enjoy the selection of Kituyi?

Elsewhere, youth leader Ken Babu welcomed the nomination, praising the international view of the international, political experience, and a deep understanding of Kenya’s social and political environment.

He congratulated the opposition leaders for their commitment to democracy and encouraged more youth involvement.

Babu added that Kituyi will help develop the Wantam agenda aimed at youth through cooperation with Kenyan youth

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