Ryan Injendi’s accusations against Musalia Mudavadi’s office after losing the UDA nomination in Malava highlight deeper concerns about intra-party democracy and political patronage in Kenya’s ruling coalition.Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2Kenyans+2
The controversy surfaced after David Ndakwa won the UDA primary with more votes, but Ryan claims that the process was unfair, citing alleged interference from Mudavadi’s camp. If true, such interference underscores the influence of political heavyweights in local nominations—a long-standing issue in Kenyan politics.Nairobi Leo+2Kenyans+2
Ryan’s sense of betrayal is amplified by the historical loyalty between his father, Malulu Injendi, and Mudavadi. This relationship adds layers to his accusations: not just of political loss, but broken trust.The Star+2Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2
The implications are serious: for UDA to maintain internal cohesion, especially ahead of by-elections, it needs to manage perceptions of fairness. Ryan Injendi, despite losing, has committed to supporting the party leadership again, which suggests possible political damage control.Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2Nairobi Leo+2
