Kalonzo, Junet Clash Over Gazettement of New Azimio Coalition Leadership
Kalonzo Musyoka and Junet Mohamed traded accusations over the legality of recent changes to the Azimio coalition’s top leadership...
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Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed clashed over the gazettement of Azimio coalition's new leadership. Kalonzo accused State House of blocking the publication of these changes in the Kenya Gazette, following the appointment of new officials in early February.
- Kalonzo Musyoka was appointed party leader of Azimio, replacing Raila Odinga, on February 3, 2026.
- Junet Mohamed claims the leadership changes are illegitimate due to non-adherence to a legal document deposited with the Registrar of Political Parties, stating he remains the legitimate Secretary General.
- Kalonzo’s appointment requires official gazettement to be legally binding, as mandated by Article 199 of the Constitution of Kenya.
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Kalonzo Musyoka and Junet Mohamed Clash Over Gazettement of Azimio Leadership Changes - February 2026
An internal dispute has emerged within the Azimio la Umoja coalition over recent leadership changes. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused State House of blocking the gazettement of the coalition's new leadership in the Kenya Gazette. Kalonzo stated the appointments were lawfully effected and acknowledged by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). Suna East MP Junet Mohamed criticized Kalonzo, alleging that due process was not followed according to the coalition’s founding legal framework. This public clash between Kalonzo and the Minority Leader highlights growing divisions within the opposition party.
