Wamalwa offers a word of encouragement after UDA Party sacks Khalwale
By David Nthua, December 3, 2025The Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has told Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale not to worry.
Through a post on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Wamalwa told Khalwale to remain firm following his removal as Senate Majority Whip by the Kenya Kwanza leadership.
He added that moments like these often grow leaders rather than break them.
Wamalwa’s message to Khalwale
Wamalwa said he had just been informed about Khalwale’s dismissal, which followed the Malava by election standoff.
He wrote a message that sounded both comforting and political, urging Khalwale to see dignity as something no party can take away.
“It was a long night for you my brother, but what does not kill you makes you stronger. No matter what they take from me they cannot take away my dignity,” Wamalwa said.
He told Khalwale that offices and cars can be taken, but dignity and the people one stands for remain intact.
The political fallout widens after Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the de whipping during Tuesday’s sitting.
Bungoma Senator Wafula Wakoli was immediately announced as the new Majority Whip.
Kenya Kwanza leaders cited Khalwale’s decision to back DAP K candidate Seth Panyako in the Malava race instead of supporting the UDA candidate.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei sharply criticised Khalwale, saying the act could not go unpunished.
The tension has pushed Khalwale closer to opposition figures, including Wamalwa and George Natembeya.
During the by election, the three campaigned together and signalled a united front ahead of 2027.
Wamalwa reminded supporters that DAP K had warned that UDA would eventually remove Khalwale from leadership.
Also watch: Khalwale remains optimistic after his removal as majority whip.
Shifting alliances
He hinted that the party would welcome him fully, even suggesting that previous senior roles could be available.
The shifting alliances emerge at a time when Khalwale is positioning himself for the Kakamega gubernatorial race.
He has been hinting at forming a new outfit, the United Patriotic Front.
On his part Khalwale responded briefly to the day’s developments, writing only “A day in politics” on his X account.
Wamalwa said the journey is still long, signing off with the phrase “Aluta Continua.”
The move marks a clear disciplinary action by Kenya Kwanza and a notable moment in ongoing political realignments.
Observers say the developments will shape campaigns as parties begin early groundwork ahead of 2027.