Azimio la Umoja Names New Party Leader in Wholesome Leadership Changes
The changes come amid pressure on the registrar of political parties to issue clarity on the status of the coalition...
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Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed the new leader of the Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya coalition, following a leadership overhaul ratified by the coalition's governing bodies on February 2, 2026. These changes, aimed at revitalizing the coalition, also saw the replacement of Secretary General Junet Mohamed.
- Suba MP Carol Omondi was confirmed as the new Secretary General, replacing Junet Mohamed.
- The leadership changes were decided at a meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on February 2, 2026.
- The Registrar of Political Parties, CEO J.C. Lorionokou, advised Azimio to publish the changes in accordance with Section 20 of the Political Parties Act, Cap. 7D.
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