Kalonzo promises principled leadership focused on national renewal after Azimio appointment
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accepted his appointment as Azimio Party Leader following a leadership reshuffle chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta...
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accepted his appointment as Party Leader of the Azimio Coalition, promising principled leadership focused on national renewal. His acceptance follows significant leadership changes within the coalition, aiming to enhance internal coordination and operational effectiveness.
- Kalonzo Musyoka thanked Council Chairman and former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Azimio Coalition for their trust.
- The coalition made key leadership changes, including replacing Secretary General Junet Mohamed with Caroli Omondi and appointing Philip Kisia as Executive Director.
- The changes were decided during a joint session of the Azimio Council and the National Executive Committee held on Monday, February 2.
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