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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, February 4, 2026Uhuru Kenyatta Initiates Leadership Shake-up in Azimio Coalition - February 2026
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Uhuru Kenyatta Initiates Leadership Shake-up in Azimio Coalition - February 2026

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has initiated a revival of the Azimio la Umoja coalition by chairing a council meeting and announcing significant leadership changes. The shake-up includes the appointment of Kalonzo Musyoka as the new Party Leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, succeeding Raila Odinga who passed away in October last year. This restructuring was announced after a joint session of the Azimio Council and National Executive Committee on February 2. As part of the changes reshaping the coalition's internal structure, Junet Mohammed was pushed out.

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Wednesday 1:00 PMStandard Politics

From Uhuru's returns to leadership shake-up: Inside Azimio la Umoja's revival plan

From Uhuru's returns to leadership shake-up: Inside Azimio la Umoja's revival plan

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has initiated a leadership shake-up within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, signaling a potential resurgence in his political influence. These changes include significant appointments and removals, reshaping the coalition's internal structure.

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has initiated a leadership shake-up within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, signaling a potential resurgence in his political influence. These changes include significant appointments and removals, reshaping the coalition's internal structure.

  • Uhuru Kenyatta chaired a rare Azimio Council meeting.
  • Wiper Patriotic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was appointed as the party leader of Azimio la Umoja.
  • National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohammed was removed from his position as the Council's Secretary.
Tuesday 9:10 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

Kalonzo replaces Raila as Azimio boss in major shake-up

Kalonzo replaces Raila as Azimio boss in major shake-up

In a significant leadership shake-up, Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed Party Leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, succeeding Raila Odinga who passed away in October last year. This restructuring, announced after a joint session of the Azimio Council and National Executive Committee on February 2, aims to inject renewed political momentum into the opposition.

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Wednesday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Uhuru revives Azimio

Uhuru revives Azimio

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reactivated the Azimio Coalition by chairing a rare council meeting and announcing significant leadership changes. This move suggests his continued political engagement, potentially setting the stage for an indirect confrontation with President William Ruto.

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Key Highlights

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has reactivated the Azimio Coalition by chairing a rare council meeting and announcing significant leadership changes. This move suggests his continued political engagement, potentially setting the stage for an indirect confrontation with President William Ruto.

  • Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Wiper Patriotic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the party leader of Azimio.
  • The National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohammed was removed from his position as the Secretary of the Azimio Council.
  • The changes represent a drastic shift in the Azimio Coalition's leadership.
Wednesday 8:20 AMStandard Politics

Junet pushed out as Uhuru returns to revive Azimio

Junet pushed out as Uhuru returns to revive Azimio

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has initiated significant leadership changes within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, signaling a potential indirect political re-engagement. These drastic shifts occurred during a recent Azimio Council meeting.

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Key Highlights

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has initiated significant leadership changes within the Azimio la Umoja coalition, signaling a potential indirect political re-engagement. These drastic shifts occurred during a recent Azimio Council meeting.

  • Wiper Patriotic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was appointed as the coalition's party leader.
  • National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohammed was removed from his position as the Council's Secretary.
  • These changes suggest Uhuru Kenyatta's renewed political activity, potentially setting the stage for a stand-off with President William Ruto.
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Key Highlights

In a significant leadership shake-up, Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed Party Leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, succeeding Raila Odinga who passed away in October last year. This restructuring, announced after a joint session of the Azimio Council and National Executive Committee on February 2, aims to inject renewed political momentum into the opposition.

  • The Azimio Coalition Party Council, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, replaced Junet Mohamed with Suba South MP Caroli Omondi as Secretary General, and named Philip Kisia as Executive Director.
  • The changes were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, which notified Mohamed of his removal and advised the coalition to publicize the changes as per Section 20 of the Political Parties Act.
  • The restructuring follows Raila Odinga's death from cardiac arrest on October 15, 2025, and aims to provide Azimio with a clear political anchor and consolidate support ahead of the 2027 polls.