Azimio reshuffles its leadership with key leaders ousted

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has carried out a major leadership reshuffle, removing several senior figures from key positions after they assumed public office or aligned with rival coalitions.

The changes follow a joint meeting of the Coalition Council and the National Coalition Executive Council on 9 March 2026, chaired by coalition leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

The coalition stated that affected individuals had ceased holding positions due to their appointments in government or shifts to competing political formations.

Key leaders removed

Among those removed from the Azimio Coalition Council are Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, Nominated MP Sabina Chege, Abdi Noor Omar Farah and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed.

From the National Coalition Executive Council, the coalition dropped Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, MPs Adan Keynan (Eldas), David Pkosing (Pokot South), Mishi Mboko (Likoni), Abdul Haji, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, Isabella Wangechi Githinji, Caroline Wanjiru Karugu and Solomon Kuria.

The coalition said replacements will be announced later as part of an expanded structure to enhance cohesion and effectiveness.

The meeting terminated Junet Mohamed’s appointment as leader of the Azimio Coalition Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly with immediate effect, and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was appointed to replace him.

Kalonzo Musyoka announced the developments, describing them as necessary responses to evolving political circumstances.

The reshuffle builds on earlier reorganisation in February 2026, when a meeting chaired by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on 2 February 2026 appointed Kalonzo Musyoka as party leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party. This followed the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in October 2025.

Suba MP Caroli Omondi was named secretary general, while former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia became executive director. Azimio described those adjustments as a deliberate effort to reposition the coalition amid changing dynamics.

The recent moves have intensified tensions, with affiliate parties including the Orange Democratic Movement questioning processes and initiating withdrawal steps over alleged breaches of coalition agreements.

Azimio maintains the changes, promotes unity and strategic focus as it prepares for future national engagements, including the 2027 elections.