DAP-K receives petitions to remove Wamalwa, Natembeya from party leadership

Reports indicated that Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who acts as the party's Deputy Party Leader, is leading the liberal faction that seeks to rebrand the party to have a national appeal.

On the other hand, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa is reportedly leading the Conservative wing, which favours maintaining the party’s current structure and direction.

In a press briefing held on Friday, DAP-K Secretary General Dr. Eseli Simiyu acknowledged receiving various petitions to remove the party's leadership, including Natembeya and Wamalwa. 

He explained that all issues would be resolved by the Internal Disputes Resolution Committee, which would chart the party's next course of action. 

On his part, Wamalwa appealed to the party members to exercise calm as the resolutions of the disputes would be done democratically.

He pointed out that the party would field a candidate in Malava and Ugunja in the upcoming by-elections. 

"Msiwe na wasiwasi chama iko imara," Wamalwa stated. 

"I don't feel threatened in any way, this is a Democratic party. There's nothing we can't handle," he added.