Also known as: Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council · Coalition Council
Opposition coalition that rebranded to Ukombozi Alliance in September 2026 ahead of the 2027 election.
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… omfort President Samia and her family and grant Ameir eternal rest.Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka also expressed condolences, describing Ameir’s death as a profound personal loss for the Hassan family. “On behalf of the Wiper Patriotic Front, and Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition …
President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Hafidh AmeirThe Standard
… What an own goal!" Mbadi said, sharing a photo of one of the dusty roads in Suba South.Omondi, who was elected in 2022 and is in his fourth year in Parliament, serves as secretary general of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition. …
'Show us what you did': Kenyans roast Mbadi over 17 years as Suba South MPThe 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 2027The 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' matrixThe 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 coalitionThe 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 momentThe 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 candidateCapital 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 RemarksThe 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 livingCitizen 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 candidateFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition following his recent handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang'i. Kenyatta described the move as part of the renewal of democratic institutions rather than a departure from the coalition.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, weeks after stepping down from leadership of the Jubilee Party. Kenyatta said the resignation, effective immediately, follows the formal handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Dr. Fred Matiang'i and is part of renewing democratic institutions, though he described it as not a departure from the coalition's shared political journey.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo reaffirmed his commitment to opposition unity without directly addressing Linda Mwananchi leaders' decision to settle on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their presidential candidate for 2027. Orengo, who missed the September 26 meeting where the movement selected Sifuna, said change can only be achieved through unity and participation in identifying one presidential candidate.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Odinga has disputed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent claim that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 election, questioning why Kenyatta broke his silence nearly four years later. Oburu said ODM had exhausted constitutional avenues and chosen to move forward, while criticizing Kenyatta for handing over power to President William Ruto despite alleged knowledge of electoral malpractice.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta will convene a Jubilee Party meeting on Tuesday as opposition leaders rebrand the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition to Ukombozi Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Jubilee meeting would make important decisions before communicating them to the wider Ukombozi Alliance.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has formally changed its name to the Ukombozi Alliance as part of a broader restructuring and consolidation of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the rebrand on Monday, saying the decision was unanimous among coalition leadership and that the new outfit would operate under "One Term, One Team, One Coalition."
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the renamed coalition. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the change on September 21, 2026, saying the decision was reached unanimously by parties within the coalition.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →