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Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party

Also known as: Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party

Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party — opposition coalition that admitted new members including Fred Matiang'i and Peter Munya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

2026-05-182026-09-15

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Capital News

    KISUMU, Kenya Sep 14 – President William Ruto has defended the housing levy, saying both the Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza political coalitions proposed the introduction of a levy in their election manifestos.

    Ruto Defends Housing Levy, Says Azimio and Kenya Kwanza Manifestos Proposed It
  3. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize The National Liberal Party (NLP) has rejected resolutions reportedly adopted by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party during a September 11 meeting, arguing that the decisions cannot bind the party because it was neither notified nor invited to the proceedin

    NLP rejects Azimio resolutions, demands records of disputed September 11 meeting
  4. August 2026
  5. The Standard

    Mwangaza, whose impeachment is before the Court of Appeal, has thrown her lot with the Sifuna-led outfit, and has been busy campaigning against Ruto and Kindiki in Meru.The Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party Council resolved to invite Mwangaza's Umoja na Maendeleo Party (U

    Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi Meru tour
  6. The Standard

    Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi said the credibility of the next election would depend largely on an electoral system that commands the confidence of all political players.

    Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge Ruto
  7. Capital News

    Muriithi, who ran on a Jubilee ticket under the Azimio la Umoja coalition, subsequently conceded defeat and congratulated Irungu, promising to facilitate a smooth transition.

    KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi declares bid to reclaim Laikipia governor seat
  8. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has resolved to reorganise its internal structures and undertake a comprehensive rebranding as it prepares for the 2027 General Election, admitting three new members and lining up several more.

    Matiang'i, Munya, Kivuti join Azimio in major pre-2027 shake-up
  9. July 2026
  10. The Standard

    "The new office holder with immediate effect is Senator Eddy Gicheru Oketch," Kingi told Senators.The changes come amidst a letter that had been sent to Kingi by the Azimio la Umoja coalition earlier in the day which said that they had received complaints from member parties and

    Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in Senate
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    lculated, shameful, and contemptible, and I say so without qualification,” he stated. “The names of our fallen, abducted, kidnapped, and wrongly charged must not become mere footnotes in our history, but the very foundation upon which a better Kenya is built.” The Azimio la Umoja

    ‘Liberation Day’: Kalonzo calls for June 25th to be recognised as public holiday
  13. Citizen Digital

    lculated, shameful, and contemptible, and I say so without qualification,” he stated. “The names of our fallen, abducted, kidnapped, and wrongly charged must not become mere footnotes in our history, but the very foundation upon which a better Kenya is built.” The Azimio la Umoja

    ‘Liberation Day’: Kalonzo calls for June 25th to be recognised as public holiday
  14. May 2026
  15. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo said the opposition coalition, including the United Alternative Government, Wiper Patriotic Front, and Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, would continue standing with Kenyans affected by the rising cost of living.

    Kalonzo blames President Ruto, demands CS Wandayi's resignation over fuel hike crisis

Yesterday

  1. Ruto defends housing levy as coalition manifesto commitment

    President Ruto defended the housing levy during a media engagement in Kisumu, stating that both the Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions proposed a levy in their election manifestos, though Kenya Kwanza's manifesto did not specify the deduction percentage. Ruto said the programme addresses Kenya's housing deficit, creates jobs, and supports economic growth.

    13 hours ago · Capital News

Saturday 12 September

  1. NLP rejects Azimio resolutions from disputed September 11 meeting

    The National Liberal Party has rejected resolutions adopted by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party during a September 11 meeting, saying it was neither notified nor invited to the proceedings and only learned of the resolutions through media reports. The NLP argues that major changes to Azimio's structure must follow the coalition's 2022 Deed of Agreement and the Political Parties Act.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour in Meru

    Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms before 2027 election

    Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. KRA chief Muriithi declares bid for Laikipia governor in 2027

    Kenya Revenue Authority Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022 before losing to Joshua Irungu in 2022, has announced his candidacy for the county's top seat in the 2027 General Election on a Reform Party of Kenya ticket.

    8 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 3 August

  1. Azimio coalition admits three new members ahead of 2027 election

    The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Senate removes Sifuna as Deputy Minority Whip

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a meeting convened by Senate Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina. The Azimio la Umoja coalition complained about the short notice and lack of agenda transparency for the meeting, where 11 Senators voted to remove Sifuna.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kalonzo calls for June 25 as national public holiday

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' to honour young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024. He said the day should serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by youth in defence of freedom, justice and constitutional rights.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kalonzo calls for June 25th recognition as national public holiday

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' in honour of young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Kalonzo calls for energy CS resignation over fuel price increase

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over a May 14 fuel price hike that increased diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per litre, blaming President Ruto's administration for poor governance and insensitive economic policies that triggered a nationwide transport crisis.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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