By Our Correspondent
Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale faces possible expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) after the party’s disciplinary committee accused him of gross misconduct and disloyalty for supporting a rival candidate in the Malava Constituency by-election.
In a notice dated October 9, 2025, and signed by the committee chairperson, Charles Njenga, UDA said it had received evidence showing that Khalwale openly campaigned for a candidate from another political party competing against the UDA nominee.
The letter described Khalwale’s actions as “open, vocal, conspicuous and substantial,” saying they amounted to promoting positions against the party’s interests and breaching its constitution and code of conduct.
“You are hereby required to show cause why appropriate disciplinary action should not be taken against you,” the notice reads, warning that the senator’s conduct demonstrated “allegiance to another political party.”
The disciplinary committee said Khalwale’s behaviour contravened Article 4 of the UDA Constitution, which obliges members to uphold discipline, promote the party, and comply with its decisions. It also cited Articles 68 and 69, which empower the party to impose sanctions on errant members.
Khalwale has 14 days to respond to the notice and defend himself before formal disciplinary proceedings are initiated. He has the right to represent himself or appear with an advocate during the hearing.
The action marks one of the strongest disciplinary steps by UDA against a senior member since the 2022 elections and signals growing intolerance within the ruling party toward internal dissent.