A section of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition affiliate parties has rejected recent leadership changes within the political alliance, calling the moves “illegal, null and void.”
The affiliates accused coalition chairperson and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of overseeing a process they described as opaque and non-consultative, arguing that key coalition partners were excluded from the decision-making.
Led by National Liberal Party (NLP) Secretary General Ishmael Omondi Koyoo, the dissenting affiliates have written to the Registrar of Political Parties, warning against implementing the changes and signaling 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 stated.
Alleged Clandestine Meeting Sparks Outcry
The affiliates accused coalition leaders of political deceit, claiming 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.
“It is worth noting that political party coalitions are living agreements and not mere tombstones,” they added.
“The above actions go against the founding principles of inclusivity, transparency and accountability that Azimio espouses.”
The group also requested key 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, and the attendance list of the meeting.
They further questioned the speed with which the changes were processed:
“We note the urgency with which this matter was treated, as the meeting was held on February 2, 2026, resolutions filed with your office on the same day, and you promptly responded to the minutes on the same date,” they said, calling for similar efficiency in addressing their concerns.
New Leadership Appointments Spark Protest
The protest follows Azimio council’s communication of the leadership changes to the Registrar of Political Parties, submitting all required documents to formalize the new structure ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The disputed changes saw Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka appointed as the new Azimio coalition leader, Suba North MP Caroli Omondi named Secretary General, and veteran politician Philip Kisia appointed Executive Director.
Former officials Junet Mohamed, who previously served as Secretary General, and Raphael Tuju, the former Executive Director, were removed from their positions.
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