Cleophas Malala

Cleophas Malala

politician Kenya

Cleophas Malala is a Kenyan politician and former senator known for his vocal criticism of President William Ruto’s administration. As a member of the opposition, he has gained popularity in the Western region of Kenya, particularly through his sustained efforts to challenge the government's policies and advocate for his constituents.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,531,408
Power
5,000$
Sentiment
6.13
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 46 5.17 2.29% +20% 53,771,296 1,480,387 $106,000 2,918$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,171 $2,700,000 723$
France 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,850 $2,700,000 1,359$
Totals 48 186,930,818 1,531,408 $5,506,000 5,000$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Cleophas Malala was arrested on Wednesday night, which sparked public interest in the play Echoes of War. 5

The Standard: Muzzled on stage, Echoes of War finds new life online

Kenya Kenya: Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala was at the center of controversy regarding the withdrawal of a play by students. 5

The Standard: Creatives demand artistic freedom as curtains fall on drama festivals

Kenya Kenya: Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala was mentioned in relation to a controversial play he was involved in. 4

The Standard: Student plays that spoke truth left off stage at state concert

Kenya Kenya: Cleophas Malala’s prominent role has been viewed as resulting in the politicisation of the play. 3

The Standard: Malala is right to radicalise children against bad governance

Kenya Kenya: Cleophas Malala is the playwright behind the controversial Butere Girls’ High School drama, Echoes of War. 3

The Standard: Ruto slams 'Echoes of War' play, vows to protect children from politics

Kenya Kenya: Mutai accused Malala of taking Butere Girls High School students to the drama festivals despite not being qualified to do so. 3

The Standard: Kericho Governor Mutai slams Malala over controversial school play

Kenya Kenya: Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala was arrested over the controversial ‘Echoes of war’ play. 5

The Standard: Patriotism is devotion to country, not President as some leaders believe

Kenya Kenya: In a veiled attack at the play’s writer, former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, Ruto said the production was misleading students and encouraging them to disrespect authority. 3

The Standard: Ruto: 'Echoes of War' play was a plot to corrupt children's minds