The Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused President William Ruto of plotting to infiltrate the party by using frivolous petitions aimed at changing its leadership.
Speaking to the press on Tuesday after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Wamalwa warned that such efforts would fail, insisting that DAP-K is united and unbreakable.
He alleged that Ruto is attempting to weaken political parties that could challenge his re-election bid in 2027, just as he had allegedly done with other political outfits.
Wamalwa revealed that the NEC resolved to form a tribunal to review all petitions related to the party leadership dispute.
The tribunal will have 30 days to investigate and deliver its findings. He stressed that instead of engaging in internal battles, the party will now focus on winning by-elections, starting with the Malava seat.
He directly warned Ruto not to expect an easy infiltration like what he claimed happened with the Jubilee Party.
According to Wamalwa, other major parties such as ANC, Ford-Kenya, and ODM have already fallen under Ruto’s influence, but DAP-K will resist any such takeover.
The former Cabinet Secretary stated that the party is committed to accepting the tribunal’s decision, even if it means leadership changes.
He emphasized that the unity and survival of the party ahead of 2027 is more important than individual positions.
He accused Ruto of systematically undermining multiparty democracy by destabilizing parties and consolidating power under his leadership.
Wamalwa insisted that while infiltration attempts in DAP-K may be ongoing, they will not succeed in destroying the party.
The NEC meeting brought together deputy party leaders George Natembeya, Wafula Wamunyinyi, Ayub Savula, and Secretary General Eseli Simuyu.
Natembeya, who has faced accusations of plotting a leadership coup, echoed Wamalwa’s calls for internal democracy.
He announced that a nine-member team has been tasked with addressing all party issues and producing a report within 30 days.
Natembeya stressed the need to clean up the party as part of preparing for a future national leadership role.
He stated that their vision goes beyond simply removing Ruto from power, aiming instead for transparent and accountable governance.
Recent reports have suggested divisions within DAP-K, with Natembeya reportedly leading a liberal faction pushing for a national rebranding of the party, while Wamalwa heads a conservative group preferring to retain the current structure.
Despite these differences, the leadership has committed to resolving all disputes through democratic means via the newly formed tribunal.
Both leaders maintain that unity is key if the party is to stand firm against external interference.
