A faction of DAP-K members, led by deputy party leader and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, have endorsed UDA’s David Ndakwa in the upcoming Malava by-election, abandoning their own party candidate. They justify their decision by stating the need to align with the government for regional development.

• The by-election for the Malava parliamentary seat is scheduled for November 27th.
• Ayub Savula, DAP-K deputy party leader, publicly pledged support for UDA candidate David Ndakwa.
• This move highlights internal divisions, as UDA Senator Boni Khalwale has backed DAP-Kenya’s Seth Panyako, citing dissatisfaction with the President's handling of the nomination process.