Malala: Why I Fly the National Flag on My Car


United Democratic Alliance Party Secretary General Cleophas Malala has been spotted on several occasions displaying the National Flag on his official car. 

This, he has had to come out to explain why so even though he does not serve in government. 



Speaking on Thursday, Malala explained that he sits in the Cabinet as President William Ruto's adviser on implementing the Kenya Kwanza manifesto.

He emphasized the close connection between the ruling party and the government, asserting that the government would not exist without the party.

He also clarified that his presence in Cabinet meetings was not self-appointed and suggested that anyone who has an issue with this should address it with the President.

"The President in his wisdom said he wanted to have his advisor sit in the Cabinet to ensure the issues highlighted in his manifesto. There is no way I can be in government without a party. The party is what formed the government," Malala explained.

"Without the party, there is no government and so the President said I'll be attending cabinet meetings to advise on how the political agenda and the implementation of the manifesto is ongoing... I did not appoint myself to be sitting in cabinet."

On several occasions, he has been spotted displaying both the national flag and the UDA flag on his official car.

Only a few individuals are permitted to fly the national flag on their cars, including the President, the Deputy President, the Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate, and Cabinet Secretaries.

Others who are permitted to fly the national flag on their cars include Heads of Foreign Missions.

In June 2023, the Cabinet cleared Malala, along with the Chairperson of the Council of Economic Advisors David Ndii, National Security Advisor Monica Juma, and the Advisor on Women's Rights Harriette Chiggai, to attend Cabinet meetings.



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