Backlash as Video of Cleo Malalah Defending Ruto’s Protest Crackdown Resurfaces
Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malalah has landed in a storm of controversy after an old video resurfaced online showing him fiercely defending President William Ruto’s handling of the deadly 2024 youth-led anti-government protests.
The footage has ignited a fierce backlash from Kenyans on social media, who accuse the politician of blatant political opportunism and double standards.
A Sharp U-Turn on the 2027 Election Strategy
Malalah, who now serves as a key leader within the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), has recently been traversing the country alongside former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The duo has been building a united opposition front with a singular, explicit mission: mobilizing voters to ensure President Ruto becomes a one-term president in the 2027 general election.
However, the leaked video has completely disrupted this new anti-Ruto narrative. In the clip, Malalah is heard praising the state’s approach to the 2024 Gen Z demonstrations—historic protests that tragically resulted in over 100 youth shot dead by police forces.
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Malalah’s Past Stance: In the video, Malalah dismissed the organic nature of the youth-led movement, claiming the demonstrators were heavily funded by foreign actors who wanted to stop the Kenyan government from blocking foreign products from entering the domestic market.
Public Outrage and Political Fallout
The timing of the video could not be worse for Malalah. Netizens have blasted the DCP leader for lack of principle, questioning how he can comfortably champion the rights of the youth today while previously justifying excessive police brutality and running interference for the state during a national crisis.
As the video continues to make the rounds across TikTok, X, and Facebook, political analysts suggest this exposure could heavily damage Malalah’s credibility. It serves as a stark reminder to the electorate of the fast-shifting loyalties defining the country’s political landscape ahead of 2027.
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