Eric Wamumbi Claims Cleophas Malala Has Left One-Term Movement Targeting William Ruto

Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has alleged that former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala is no longer part of the political movement advocating for President William Ruto to serve only one term in office.

Speaking during a recent political discussion, Wamumbi claimed that Malala abandoned the campaign roughly three months ago. 

According to the legislator, Malala had publicly distanced himself from the movement and criticized some of its symbols and messaging.

Wamumbi pointed to the one-finger gesture that has become widely associated with the campaign calling for a single presidential term for Ruto. 

Supporters of the movement often raise one finger during rallies and public gatherings to symbolize their demand for a one-term presidency.

However, Wamumbi alleged that Malala rejected the gesture and described it as a negative political habit. 

According to him, the criticism showed that the former senator no longer supports the objectives of the movement.

“The fact that he criticized the one-finger symbol shows he is no longer part of the group pushing that agenda,” Wamumbi suggested.

The Mathira MP argued that Malala’s change in position indicates that he has distanced himself from the leaders and activists who have been promoting the one-term campaign in different parts of the country.

The debate over the one-term message has recently become a major topic in Kenya’s political landscape. 

Some leaders have been actively promoting the idea through rallies and public meetings, while others have strongly opposed it and defended the president’s right to seek re-election.

The one-finger gesture has become a visible political symbol during these gatherings, often sparking heated reactions from supporters and critics alike.

Malala has previously been associated with political activities linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP), a political outfit that has been building support in several regions.