Malava, Kakamega County – September 20, 2025, marked a decisive day for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) as the party officially nominated Honorable Arthur Ndakwa as its candidate in the upcoming Malava constituency by-election. The nomination followed a competitive party primary that saw Ryan Injendi, the son of the late Malava MP Malulu Injendi, concede defeat.
While Ryan gracefully accepted the results on the surface, fresh controversy has erupted after his family accused Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of meddling in the outcome. In a video circulating online, the Injendi family alleged that Mudavadi used his political influence to edge out Ryan, claiming this was not the first time he had undermined the Injendi family’s political ambitions.
According to the family, Mudavadi employed a similar strategy in 2013, when the late Malulu Injendi was denied a party ticket and was forced to contest as an independent candidate. Despite the setback, Malulu triumphed in that election and went on to serve as Malava MP, cementing his influence in the region.
“History is repeating itself,” one family member lamented in the video. “Musalia denied Malulu a chance in 2013, and now he has ensured Ryan is pushed out of UDA. This is political betrayal.”
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Ryan, who lost the UDA ticket to Ndakwa, expressed frustration over the alleged interference but maintained that his fight was far from over. “I have conceded defeat in this primary, but let it be known that the time will come when I will fight back,” he declared. His remarks have fueled speculation that he may explore other political options, including vying as an independent candidate, much like his late father.
The development has triggered sharp debate in Kakamega County, with some residents accusing Mudavadi of dictatorial tendencies while others defended him as a seasoned political strategist protecting his allies.
On the other hand, UDA leadership maintained that the primaries were free and fair, urging all contestants to rally behind Ndakwa to secure the seat for the ruling coalition.
As the Malava by-election gears up, the battle lines are already drawn, with Arthur Ndakwa carrying UDA’s flag and Ryan Injendi’s next move likely to shape the political dynamics of the constituency.
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