In a surprise announcement during a campaign rally in Malava on Monday, November 24, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed that Ryan Injendi Malulu, son of the late Malulu Injendi, has been appointed to a government position.
The announcement came as Mudavadi campaigned for UDA candidate David Ndakwa ahead of the upcoming by-elections scheduled for Thursday, November 27.
During the rally, Mudavadi called Ryan to the stage and handed him a phone with an official communication, which Ryan read aloud.
"Pursuant to this communication, the ministry has proposed their appointment of Ryan Injendi Malulu for the position of Trade Attaché at the Kenyan Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa," he read the statement.
Mudavadi then addressed the crowd, highlighting Ryan’s new role and its significance for Kenya’s business interests.
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"So, did he study finance? Is his work related to economics and business? Now he is the one who will go to South Africa to update us on business matters there.
"He will be the one bringing business opportunities from South Africa to Kenya. Kenyans who want to work in South Africa should consult him to understand how business operates there," he said.
This comes weeks after Ryan blamed Mudavadi after losing out on the UDA Party nominations.
Speaking on Sunday, September 21, Ryan accused Mudavadi of influencing the UDA primaries in Malava.
Ryan said he did not see President William Ruto or his aide, Farouk Kibet, intervening in the party primaries.
However, he claimed that officials from Mudavadi’s office meddled in the nomination exercise, leading to his loss.
"We were with the Honorable Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and we wanted to come to an understanding, but in the President’s opinion, he said we should go for party nominations. During all that time, I never saw the President’s hand or Farouk Kibet anywhere trying to support a particular person.
"But what is very surprising is the people from the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, what were you doing in Malava, fighting a young man like me? Why didn’t you allow the people of Malava to conduct their election on their own?" he questioned.
Ryan conceded defeat in the UDA primaries and congratulated David Ndakwa, who emerged victorious in the nominations.
He further said he will continue supporting the Kenya Kwanza government and President Ruto.
"I will give Ndakwa space to seek votes in Malava, and I will still stand with the government and stand with President Ruto. What he told us at State House is what I am holding on to, and I will continue in that direction," he added.
Notably, this comes a week after Ruto appointed Michael Thoyah Kingi, brother to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and former Magarini MP, to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
The appointment was confirmed in a gazette notice, indicating that Kingi will serve as a Member of the Commission for the next six years.
In a statement on Monday, November 17, Kingi expressed his gratitude to God, the president, and parliament for the appointment and expressed his readiness to serve the country.
"Grateful to God for the gift of life, the President for the appointment, and parliament for the approval. Ready to serve my Country in this new capacity," he said.
