Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has addressed the absence of his close ally, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, dismissing defection rumors. Gachagua stated that Malala is ill with flu and denied any rift between them, attributing the speculation to propaganda from President Ruto's camp.

• Gachagua confirmed Cleophas Malala is recovering from flu after falling ill in Kakamega following the Malala Super Cup.
• Malala is expected to rejoin DCP party activities from Monday after his recovery.
• Gachagua accused President Ruto's camp of spreading rumors and described any defecting allies as "moles" planted by the President.
• The DCP party was formed by Gachagua and Malala after their respective oustings from previous positions.