ODM Disputes Uhuru Kenyatta's Azimio Leadership Changes While Navigating Coalition Ties - February 2026

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of making irregular changes to the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition leadership. ODM states that Mr. Kenyatta lacks the authority to appoint or dismiss coalition officials without a properly constituted council meeting. This conflict arises as ODM's attempts to form a new alliance with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) are complicated by its legally binding affiliation with the Azimio coalition. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir defended recent leadership decisions within ODM, insisting all resolutions were reached unanimously and according to the party's constitution. Nassir also addressed the party's leadership structure following Raila Odinga's pursuit of the AU position.

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ODM fires back at Uhuru over Azimio changes

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of making irregular changes to the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition leadership. ODM maintains that Mr. Kenyatta lacks the authority to appoint or dismiss coalition officials without a properly constituted council meeting involving major coalition partners.