{"id":18043,"date":"2025-08-20T13:12:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18043"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:22:24","slug":"malala-has-turned-politics-into-drama-class-hon-aladwa-claps-back-at-allegations-of-plotting-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18043","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Malala Has Turned Politics Into Drama Class!&#8221; \u2013 Hon. Aladwa Claps Back at Allegations of Plotting Chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NAIROBI, Kenya \u2014<br>Makadara MP Hon. George Aladwa has come out guns blazing, tearing into former UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala for what he termed as \u201cbizarre and theatrical\u201d claims that he and Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi are planning to disrupt the return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from his trip to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, a visibly amused yet firm Aladwa said he was astonished by Malala\u2019s claims, dismissing them as \u201cscripted fiction from a man addicted to political theatrics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m shocked that the former UDA SG can craft such an unfounded script just to feed his love for drama. Malala is a known dramatist \u2014 he thrives on baseless narratives. If these wild claims keep him sane, we wish him well. But if he indeed has evidence, why not take it to the police?\u201d Aladwa challenged.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Aladwa didn\u2019t stop there. He questioned the timing and motive behind Malala\u2019s remarks, especially at a time when Kenya is hosting a major continental football event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6124141979431569788-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6124141979431569788-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6124141979431569788-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6124141979431569788-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6124141979431569788-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound6124141979431569788.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cKenya is welcoming dignitaries and soccer fans from across Africa. We\u2019re the center of continental attention, with Nairobi at the heart of this celebration. It\u2019s unfortunate that someone would want to drag the nation into political mud while we should be showcasing unity and peace,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWhat\u2019s So Special About Gachagua\u2019s Return?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the matter of Gachagua\u2019s return from the U.S., Aladwa was blunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe former DP is a citizen like any other. He traveled, and now he\u2019s returning. So what? The former Prime Minister was recently in West Africa and came back quietly. President Ruto is in Japan \u2014 no one made noise when he left or when he\u2019ll return. Why is Malala acting like Gachagua is descending from heaven?\u201d he quipped.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Aladwa also used the opportunity to rally Kenyans to maintain decorum as the country prepares to face Madagascar in the upcoming CHAN qualifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound229381946183461056-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound229381946183461056-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound229381946183461056-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inbound229381946183461056.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cLet\u2019s focus on supporting our boys this Friday, not fueling unnecessary drama. Any conduct that tarnishes our image could endanger our chances of successfully hosting AFCON 2027,\u201d Aladwa warned.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elachi Responds: \u201cI Have Better Things To Do\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reached for comment, Dagoretti North MP Hon. Beatrice Elachi echoed Aladwa\u2019s sentiments, calling Malala\u2019s claims \u201claughable and misguided.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHonestly, I had no idea Gachagua was even returning. Malala should spare us the theatrics. I\u2019m focused on serving my constituents. If he\u2019s so fixated on drama, maybe he should consider going back to the theatre,\u201d Elachi fired back.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Context: Gachagua\u2019s U.S. Visit and Claims Against Ruto<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gachagua has been in the U.S., where he made headlines for openly criticizing President William Ruto and Kenya\u2019s foreign policy, particularly regarding conflicts in DRC and Sudan. His remarks have sparked heated political debate, and his return is being closely watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if Aladwa and Elachi\u2019s sharp rebukes are anything to go by, not everyone is buying into the hype surrounding Gachagua\u2019s homecoming \u2014 and they\u2019re certainly not amused by Malala\u2019s \u201cscripted panic.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; NAIROBI, Kenya \u2014Makadara MP Hon. 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