Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy Cleophas Malala has been dealt a blow after a court ordered him to pay his former party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

On Tuesday, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) ordered Malala to pay UDA Ksh150,000 as legal costs following a court battle initiated by the former UDA Secretary-General.

With UDA rightfully winning the case, Deputy Registrar Lydiah Mbacho signed the certificate confirming that UDA had rightfully claimed the amount. "I do hereby certify that the 2nd Respondent's Party and Party Bill of Costs dated August 28, 2024," Mbacho's ruling stated.

President William Ruto (left) greets former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala at the party headquarters in Nairobi on April 2, 2024.