Savula Backs UDA in Malava By-Election

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula defied his DAP-K party leadership to back UDA candidate David Ndakwa in the Malava by-election. Savula said his decision reflects the spirit of the broad-based government and distances him from DAP-K’s Seth Panyako. Analysts say his support boosts Ndakwa’s campaign ahead of the November 27 poll, which will test political influence in Western Kenya before the 2027 general election.