The High Court in Kakamega has issued a conservatory order preventing the arrest and prosecution of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala. This ruling stems from an alleged illegal helicopter landing at the Mumias Complex Stadium.

• Lady Justice Alice Bett issued the directive on Tuesday, August 12, restraining authorities from interfering with Malala's liberty.
• The petition, filed by Malala's lawyers, argues that the decision to arrest him was unlawful and politically motivated, citing that piloting and landing decisions fall under the licensed pilot per Civil Aviation Regulations, 2018.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kakamega had summoned Malala after the helicopter landing during school games, with Western Region Police Commander Issa Muhamoud stating it endangered spectators' lives.