Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has stated he will not rejoin the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) unless the Ruto administration "resurrects" young protesters killed during the 2024 anti-government demonstrations.

• Malala specifically demanded the revival of Rex Maasai, a victim of the protests against the 2024 Finance Bill.
• He affirmed his commitment to DCP, stating he is a "shareholder" and will not abandon the party he helped build.
• Malala also criticized the government for alleged misplaced priorities, claiming Sh150 million was spent on handouts at Sagana while families of protest victims remain unpaid, despite courts awarding Sh2.2 million to 11 protesters in April 2025 for rights violations.