A fresh political storm is brewing within the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition after several affiliate parties openly rejected recent leadership changes announced under former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s stewardship.
The disgruntled parties have described the reshuffle as illegal, null and void, accusing the coalition leadership of making unilateral decisions without proper consultation.
According to the affiliates, the process violated the founding principles of inclusivity, transparency, and accountability that Azimio claims to uphold.
Led by National Liberal Party (NLP) Secretary General Ishmael Omondi Koyoo, the group has formally written to the Registrar of Political Parties, urging the office not to implement the disputed changes. They further warned that failure to halt the process could trigger legal action in court.
In a strongly worded statement, the affiliate parties claimed that a meeting allegedly used to approve the leadership changes was held secretly and did not follow agreed coalition procedures.
They say key partners were excluded from deliberations despite the meeting addressing critical issues such as filling vacant positions and removing officials from the National Executive Committee and the coalition council.
“The actions taken go against the very ideals on which Azimio was founded,” the statement read, adding that political coalitions are dynamic agreements that require constant engagement among partners, not closed-door decisions.
The dissenting parties have also questioned the speed with which the changes were processed.
They noted that the meeting reportedly took place on February 2, 2026, with resolutions filed and acknowledged by the Registrar of Political Parties on the same day, a move they say raises serious procedural concerns.
As part of their protest, the affiliates have demanded access to several key documents, including the Azimio Coalition Political Party Deed of Agreement, the official membership status as of February 1, 2026, minutes and attendance lists of the disputed meeting, and statutory forms used to formalise the leadership changes.
The development comes just a day after the Azimio council submitted documents to the Registrar confirming the new leadership structure as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The changes reportedly saw the removal of former Secretary General Junet Mohamed and former Executive Director Raphael Tuju from their positions.
With tensions escalating, the disagreement highlights growing internal cracks within Azimio as the coalition attempts to reorganize ahead of the next election cycle.
Political observers say how the dispute is resolved could significantly shape the coalition’s unity and strategic direction going forward.
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