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Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition

Also known as: Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council · Coalition Council

Opposition coalition led by Uhuru Kenyatta planning 2027 election challenge against President Ruto with unified presidential candidate.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise the party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify it support across the country in readiness for the 2027 general election.

    Azimio Coalition admits more political formations, moves to solidify support across the country ahead of 2027
  3. The Standard

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is chairing the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council, with a key agenda being to set up a formula for identifying a single Presidential candidate for the opposition to face his former Deputy in a titanic duel.

    Uhuru's move as Azimio La Umoja borrows from past coalitions' matrix
  4. The Standard

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise the party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify it support across the country in readiness for the 2027 general election.

    Kalonzo unveils Azimio plan for super coalition
  5. The Standard

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is chairing the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council, with a key agenda being to set up a formula for identifying a single Presidential candidate for the opposition to face his former Deputy in a titanic duel.

    Grand coalition: Uhuru's move as opposition seeks to deliver another 2002 moment
  6. The Standard

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council will hold a meeting, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Monday, with the key agenda being to establish a formula for identifying a single presidential candidate for the opposition.

    Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidate
  7. Capital News

    He said Kenyatta’s position as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council should not be interpreted as an attempt to control other opposition parties.

    Kalonzo Renews Claims Gachagua Was Improperly Impeached, Cites Junet Remarks
  8. The Standard

    He explained that a meeting convened by Kenyatta in his capacity as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council would focus on strengthening the coalition rather than planning political attacks against the President."The meeting Uhuru chairs is just about movin

    Kalonzo urges government to bring down cost of living
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    In a statement issued on Thursday, the party said both the WANTAM initiative and the lobby group behind it have not been sanctioned by the Wiper Patriotic Front, the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition or the United Alternative Government.

    Lobby group unveils digital platform to pick opposition's 2027 presidential candidate
  11. June 2026
  12. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 6 – The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has strongly opposed what it termed as unlawful and undemocratic attempts to alter minority leadership positions in the Narok County Assembly.

    Azimio Rejects Proposed Minority Leadership Changes in Narok County Assembly
  13. May 2026
  14. Capital News

    Speaking during a rally in Machakos,Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Secretary-General and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi painted an optimistic picture for the formation, projecting that it could consolidate up to 16 million votes in the next election.

    Linda Mwananchi Expands Nationwide Outreach with Major Thika Rally Planned
Politics

Azimio Coalition to reorganise structures and admit new members ahead of 2027

The News

The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify support across the country for the 2027 general election. The Council has resolved to engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.

4 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Azimio Coalition to reorganise structures and admit new members ahead of 2027

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify support across the country for the 2027 general election. The Council has resolved to engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Uhuru chairs opposition coalition planning for 2027 election

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is chairing the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council as the opposition prepares for the 2027 general election, with a key agenda of establishing a formula to identify a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Azimio coalition plans restructure ahead of 2027 election

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to strengthen support across the country before the 2027 general election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the coalition will engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Opposition coalitions unite to challenge Ruto in 2027 election

    Uhuru Kenyatta is chairing the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council, with the opposition working to establish a formula for selecting a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Uhuru to lead Azimio talks on selecting opposition presidential candidate

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council will hold a meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, hosted by Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to establish a formula for identifying a single presidential candidate for the opposition. The meeting is expected to be attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Kalonzo claims Gachagua impeachment improper based on Junet remarks

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.

    2 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kalonzo criticises Vision 2060, urges focus on cost of living

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged President Ruto to prioritise constitutional implementation and address immediate economic challenges like high cost of living, unemployment and inflation, rather than launching Vision 2060. Kalonzo argued that Kenya has yet to achieve Vision 2030 objectives, making Vision 2060 premature and a "political deception."

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. Lobby group launches digital platform for opposition's 2027 presidential pick

    The WANTAM Advisory Committee has unveiled a digital platform to allow Kenyans to participate in selecting the opposition's presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The committee says the initiative is independent and non-partisan, with a digital selection exercise planned for July 25 and 26.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Azimio opposes unilateral minority leadership changes in Narok County

    The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rejected proposed changes to minority leadership positions in the Narok County Assembly, saying the alterations are procedurally flawed and violate coalition agreements and democratic principles. The coalition insists that any leadership changes must follow due process and include consultation with sponsoring parties and adherence to party constitutions and standing orders.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 31 May

  1. ODM Linda Mwananchi faction plans Thika rally for 2027 election push

    The ODM Linda Mwananchi faction, comprising ODM members opposed to the Broad-Based Government, is expanding its consultative rallies to Thika on June 14 to build influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Secretary-General Caroli Omondi projected the formation could consolidate up to 16 million votes in the next election, marking the faction's first major push into Central Kenya, a region where ODM has historically struggled.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

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