The Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Cleophas Malala has ignited political debate after questioning the circumstances surrounding the death of opposition leader Raila Amollo Odinga.
Malala said he’s currently working on a play titled ‘Who killed Amolo’ following his previous controversial 2025 Kenyan high school play by Butere Girls High School ‘Echoes of War.’
The play critiqued bad governance, generational divides, and political tension, facing state repression, a performance ban, and eventual student boycotts at the national drama festival.
Speaking candidly during an interview at a local radio station, Malala alleged inconsistencies in the official narrative, saying, “Immediately Baba died, the ODM leaders appointed Oburu to step in.
Did you see the party chairlady Gladys Wanga crying at that funeral?” His remarks suggested a rift within the party and raised questions about the leadership’s response in the aftermath of Odinga’s passing.
Malala further pointed to what he described as conflicting accounts from the Odinga family. “Ruth Odinga said, ‘After I switched off that machine, I knew Kenya had lost,’ yet they also claimed Baba died while taking a walk at the hospital in India. How is that possible?” he asked.
He continued, “If Ruth was with Baba and switched off the machine, how is it that she later flew with Murkomen to India to bring his body back?”
Malala also cited statements from close allies, noting, “Salah says he was with Baba during his last moments. Winnie also says she was with Baba up to his last moments. Who, then, was truly there?”
Turning his focus to government actions, Malala claimed significant legislation was passed immediately after Odinga’s death.
“Right now the government can take your land and compensate you after a year. That bill was signed at that time,” he alleged.
He concluded with a political challenge directed at the presidency, declaring, “I challenge William Ruto to give the deputy position to a Luhya.”
