In a surprising turn of events for the Malava parliamentary by-election, Ayub Savula, the Deputy Party Leader of Democratic Alliance Party-Kenya (DAP-K) and Kakamega Deputy Governor, has officially endorsed David Ndakwa, the candidate for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This unexpected shift occurred less than three weeks before the November 27 by-election and marks a significant realignment in Kakamega politics.

• Ayub Savula, a DAP-K Deputy Party Leader, endorsed UDA's David Ndakwa for the Malava Constituency seat.
• The by-election is scheduled for November 27.
• This endorsement follows other surprising political moves, including Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale (UDA) supporting DAP-K's Seth Panyako due to perceived snubs by President William Ruto's administration for the late Malava MP Malulu Injendi's son.
• Several candidates from the opposition, including Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate Joab Burudi Manyasi and Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) candidate Edgar Busiega, have withdrawn in favor of Seth Panyako.