Eugene Wamalwa is a man under siege in a party he once controlled with calm confidence. The Democratic Action Party of Kenya may have dismissed the explosive letter claiming he was fired, but the political storm inside DAP-K is real.
His juniors are pushing him to the edge. His authority is shrinking. His influence is slipping away. George Natembeya is openly taking over the party under Wamalwa’s watch. T
oday’s Malava event exposed the truth. Natembeya branded himself the host in flashy posters while Wamalwa appeared below him in a small photo. Something is not right in DAP-K. The centre can no longer hold.
Rising Tension in DAP-K Leadership Proves Eugene Wamalwa Under Siege in DAP-K
The internal war in DAP-K has reached a point where denial no longer works. Party officials continue to say everything is fine, but the field politics say otherwise. Natembeya is not waiting for permission. He feels he commands the ground, the numbers and the energy. He projects himself as the party’s future. To him, Wamalwa is too soft, too quiet, and too gentle for the brutal arena of Western Kenya politics.
Natembeya’s confidence grows each day. His voice is louder, his profile is bigger and his national appeal is expanding. He has become one of the most vocal figures in the united opposition. His bluntness has made him a hero to many. His independence from established Western kingpins has positioned him as a rising national force ahead of 2027.
This rise has come at a cost to Eugene Wamalwa. The party leader now looks isolated. He is stuck defending his position, explaining away rumours and fighting off challenges from those who owe their political life to the party he leads. DAP-K’s dismissal of the fake expulsion letter could not hide the fact that the party is bleeding from inside.
Natembeya’s Bold Moves Threaten Eugene Wamalwa in DAP-K
Natembeya has issued public warnings to Wamalwa. He accused him of micromanaging him from the party headquarters. He said the interference blocks him from serving the people of Trans Nzoia. Wamalwa and his allies dismissed those claims as arrogance and betrayal. But by the time they responded, the damage was done. Natembeya had already positioned himself as the bold one, the strong one, the man who cannot be controlled.
His team now operates like a parallel centre of power inside DAP-K. His speeches dominate the Western region’s political space. His growing influence is turning him into a possible running mate for Kalonzo Musyoka in 2027. The whispers are getting louder. The numbers he pulls at rallies worry Wamalwa loyalists. His posters hosting today’s Malava event confirmed his intention. He wants to sit at the very top.
Power Struggles Deepen Rift Between Eugene and Natembeya
DAP-K leaders are trying to manage the conflict, but unity is an illusion. A nine-member team formed to reconcile Wamalwa and Natembeya collapsed after only three meetings. One of Wamalwa’s own men defected to UDA. Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula dumped the party and backed UDA’s candidate in Malava. His reason was simple: Wamalwa and Natembeya shipped their fights into the campaign.
The division is so deep that Wamalwa and Natembeya cannot share a platform. When one arrives in Malava, the other disappears. This disunity weakens the party and strengthens UDA in Western Kenya. President Ruto benefits from the chaos. A broken DAP-K helps him hunt for votes in a region he wants badly in 2027.
Even the party secretary general, Simiyu Eseli, cannot hide the cracks. He insists the party is united, but his explanation that both leaders are “campaigning in different areas” is thin. The tension is visible. The rivalry is open. The party is in crisis.
Natembeya’s National Ambitions Put Eugene Wamalwa Under Siege in DAP-K
The fight between Wamalwa and Natembeya runs deeper than personal pride. It is a battle for the soul and future of the party. Natembeya wants a national seat at the table. Wamalwa wants to protect his legacy and leadership. Their ambitions now clash in a way that cannot be reversed.
Wamalwa challenged Natembeya to face him in the 2027 presidential nomination race. His message was clear. If you want the party, come for it openly. But the ground reality shows that Natembeya is already taking it piece by piece. His aggressive style overshadows Wamalwa’s soft diplomacy. His rallies attract crowds. His voice carries weight. His confidence signals that he considers himself the real leader of DAP-K.
Yet, both men still claim loyalty to the same candidate in Malava. They speak of unity in public. But behind the speeches, betrayal, suspicion and ambition tear the party apart.
The Malala and Gachagua attacks on Natembeya make things worse. Malala even called him a government mole. This puts DAP-K in direct conflict with their united opposition partners. The chaos spills into national politics, damaging alliances and exposing weaknesses.
