Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up
Azimio drops Junet Mohamed as Parliamentary Group leader, replaced by MP Caroli Omondi; CSs Joho, Oparanya and Wandayi removed from councils after joining government...
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The Azimio coalition has undergone a significant shake-up, purging members perceived as dissidents and reconstituting its leadership councils.
- Junet Mohamed has been replaced as the leader of the Azimio Coalition Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly by Caroli Omondi.
- The purge targeted individuals who have accepted government appointments or supported the current administration, deeming them unfit for leadership within Azimio.
- Notable figures removed from various councils include Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya, and nominated MP Sabina Chege.
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