Nairobi, Kenya – A section of affiliate parties within the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition has rejected recent leadership changes announced in the political outfit, describing them as “illegal, null and void.”
The dissenting affiliates accused coalition chairperson and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of presiding over a process they say was opaque and non-consultative, claiming that key coalition partners were excluded from decision-making.
Affiliates Push Back
Led by National Liberal Party (NLP) Secretary General Ishmael Omondi Koyoo, the group has written to the Registrar of Political Parties, cautioning the office against effecting the changes and warning of possible legal action.
“The above actions go against the founding principles of inclusivity, transparency and accountability that Azimio espouses. In light of the aforementioned, we, the undersigned, founding Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Political Party affiliates, reject in totality the resolutions submitted to your office and caution you from further processing the illegal, null and void resolutions. Failure to which we shall seek legal redress in a competent court of law,” the affiliates said in a statement.
They accused coalition partners of political deceit, alleging that a purported Azimio meeting was held “clandestinely and non-procedurally” to deliberate on coalition affairs, fill vacant positions, and remove officials from both the National Executive Committee and the Council.
Demands for Transparency
The affiliates have demanded several documents from the Registrar of Political Parties, including:
- The Azimio Coalition Political Party Deed of Agreement
- The status of Azimio membership as of February 1, 2026
- Notice and minutes of the meeting allegedly held on February 2, 2026
- Statutory form PP7 on the change of officials
- The attendance list of the meeting
They also questioned the speed with which the changes were processed, noting that resolutions were filed and responded to on the same day.
Leadership Changes in Dispute
The protest comes just a day after the Azimio council communicated the leadership changes to the Registrar of Political Parties, submitting meeting notices, minutes, resolutions, and statutory forms to formalize the new structure as the coalition prepares for the 2027 General Election.
The disputed changes include:
- Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper leader) appointed as the new Azimio coalition leader
- Caroli Omondi (Suba North MP) named Secretary General
- Philip Kisia, veteran politician, appointed Executive Director
Meanwhile, Junet Mohamed, who previously served as Secretary General, and former Executive Director Raphael Tuju were removed.
Conclusion
The unfolding dispute highlights growing tensions within the Azimio coalition as it reorganizes ahead of the next election cycle. While the leadership changes signal a new direction for the coalition, dissenting affiliates insist that inclusivity and transparency must remain at the heart of its operations.
