Ruto behind DAP-K troubles, Wamalwa now claims
Natembeya and Wamalwa are locked in a leadership tussle, with rival petitions seeking the removal of each as party leader and deputy leader, respectively...
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A deepening rift within Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) was highlighted when Deputy Leader and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya walked out of a joint press conference with Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa, who then accused President William Ruto of fueling the party's wrangles.
- DAP-K’s National Executive Council established a tribunal to resolve leadership petitions concerning Wamalwa and Natembeya within 30 days.
- Wamalwa alleged President Ruto is sponsoring divisions within DAP-K to destabilize the political party.
- Natembeya, upon leaving the joint press conference, convened a separate one where he dismissed allegations of being used by the President and accused some NEC members of wrecking the party.
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