Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malala has made shocking allegations that his son and 19-year-old brother-in-law were abducted at gunpoint by unknown assailants. The incident, according to Malala, occurred on Monday night and left his family members traumatized after they were allegedly tortured for hours.
Highlights:
- Malala asserts that his son and brother-in-law endured six hours of torture.
- The abductors allegedly demanded information on Malala’s whereabouts.
- The victims were later dumped along Thika Road, shaken but safe.
- Malala links the incident to political tensions involving Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s potential impeachment.
Abduction and Torture Claims
In a brief but emotional statement, Malala recounted the horrifying ordeal, stating that his family members were taken at gunpoint and subjected to hours of torture. The attackers, Malala claims, sought to extract information on his whereabouts or that of his wife, even demanding directions to his residence in Kitengela.
“They were tortured for six hours to disclose my whereabouts or that of my wife,” Malala revealed. “When they couldn’t find us, they dumped the two along Thika Road.”
Malala confirmed that he had since picked up his son and brother-in-law, who were safe but deeply traumatized by the incident.
Political Tensions and Allegations
The alleged abduction comes just days after Malala made public statements linking top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) members to a plot to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. During a church service in Thika, Kiambu County, Malala named Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma as the main players behind the purported impeachment motion.
Malala warned President William Ruto that turning against his deputy could backfire, potentially threatening his own position come 2027. “They will start by impeaching Gachagua, and then they will turn against you,” Malala stated in a fiery address.
Further Allegations of Impeachment Plans
The political turmoil deepened when Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba echoed Malala’s concerns. Speaking at the same event, Wamuchomba alleged that plans to remove Gachagua from office were already in motion, backed by elements both within the ruling party and the opposition.
“There are some elements that wake up every day with a plot on how to ensure Rigathi Gachagua doesn’t succeed,” Wamuchomba claimed. She further stated that the ODM leaders had teamed up with individuals to bring the impeachment motion to Parliament.
Background Information
Malala’s allegations highlight rising tensions within the government, with whispers of Deputy President Gachagua’s impeachment growing louder in recent days. If true, such a motion could have significant political ramifications, not only for Gachagua but for President Ruto as well. Some analysts argue that an impeachment attempt could further fracture the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), especially if it garners support from opposition figures.
With political divisions deepening, the abduction claims add a new layer of complexity to the already tense situation. Whether linked to the larger political landscape or a separate criminal act, the incident underscores the pressure Malala and his allies face amid ongoing political wrangling.
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