ODM fires back at Uhuru over Azimio changes
Party accuses ex-president of overreach after leadership reshuffle...
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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.
- ODM’s Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen stated that Mr. Kenyatta's actions violate the coalition’s agreement, particularly Article 6(A)(1) regarding council appointments.
- The contentious changes saw Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka replace the late former Prime Minister, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi named Secretary General, and Philip Kisia replace Raphael Tuju as Executive Director.
- ODM has requested the Registrar of Political Parties to suspend these changes, pending strict compliance with the coalition agreement.
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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.
