Why Uhuru’s plan to revive Azimio faces fresh hurdles
Strategy triggers implosion in wider opposition with key figures accusing him of political manoeuvring...
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s plan to revive the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition for the 2027 General Election is facing significant internal resistance and accusations of political maneuvering.
- Key figures and parties within the opposition are expressing reluctance to rejoin the coalition, citing concerns about its structure and leadership.
- Parties such as the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and the Linda Mwananchi group are prioritizing their own base solidification.
- Internal opposition exists within Kenyatta’s own Jubilee Party, with some viewing the revival as a scheme to position Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the sole presidential candidate.
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