Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition

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

Opposition political coalition restructuring for the 2027 general election, led by Uhuru Kenyatta, planning to select a unified presidential candidate to challenge President Ruto.

2026-05-312026-09-19

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July 2026
16 JulCitizen 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
June 2026
6 JunCapital 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
May 2026
31 MayCapital 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

Muli questions Kalonzo's assumed opposition presidential frontrunner status

The News

National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.

7 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 7 September

Muli questions Kalonzo's assumed opposition presidential frontrunner status
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan leaders mourn death of Tanzania President's husband
President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders have expressed condolences following the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Ruto conveyed Kenya's solidarity with Tanzania during the mourning period.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

Mbadi blamed for poor roads during Homa Bay opposition tour
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi blamed his successor, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, for poor road conditions exposed during a Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, though Kenyans on social media questioned what Mbadi himself accomplished during his 17 years representing the constituency before becoming Cabinet Secretary.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

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 →
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 →
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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →