From Uhuru's returns to leadership shake-up: Inside Azimio la Umoja's revival plan
Kalonzo now replaces the late ODM leader Raila Odinga as Suba South MP Caroli Omondi replaces Junet Mohamed...
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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.
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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.
