Savula, Malala Clash Over Mulembe's 2027 Presidential Side

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has brushed off former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala’s claims that the Luhya nation will support Rigathi Gachagua come 2027.
In a post on his X platform, Savula affirmed that the Luhya community would rally behind President William Ruto for a second term in office until 2032. "We are telling Cleophas Malala that the Mulembe nation will not support his candidate (Gachagua),” Savula stated.
Savula's post came in a rejoinder to Malala’s speech on Monday, in which Malala claimed that the Luhya community was ready to collaborate with Gachagua and other leaders to challenge President Ruto in 2027.Malala argued that a new political movement was forming and would be embraced by all Kenyans, including the Mulembe nation.
“We must deliver the country. We can’t wait any longer. A new party is emerging, and it will not be a party solely for the Mountain, as some claim. I want to assure you that we are committed to working with you,” Malala told Gachagua.
This also comes a few days after former DP Rigathi Gachagua warned that President William Ruto should not bank on western support since the Mulembe nation is open to supporting him( Gachagua) just as they supported Ruto in 2022.