Azimio Removes Junet Mohamed as Parliamentary Group Leader

Azimio Removes Junet Mohamed as Parliamentary Group Leader

Kenya’s opposition coalition Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition has announced a major leadership shake-up, removing Junet Mohamed as the coalition’s parliamentary group leader in the National Assembly of Kenya.

In a statement issued on Monday, March 9, the coalition confirmed that Junet had been relieved of his duties and replaced by Caroli Omondi, who will assume the role with immediate effect.

The announcement followed a joint meeting of the coalition council and the National Coalition Executive Council, where leaders discussed internal restructuring and the status of members who have recently taken up government positions or joined rival political formations.

According to the statement, the coalition resolved to make leadership changes as part of efforts to realign its structure and maintain political cohesion.

“The meeting further resolved to terminate with immediate effect the appointment of Junet Mohamed as the leader of the Azimio Coalition Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly and appointed Caroli Omondi to be the leader of the Azimio Coalition Party Parliamentary Group with immediate effect,” the statement read.

The communication was signed by Kalonzo Musyoka, who recently assumed leadership of the coalition following political developments that reshaped the alliance’s internal structure.

Beyond the removal of Junet Mohamed, the coalition also announced the dismissal of several other prominent figures from its governing councils.

Among those removed from the Azimio Coalition Council were Hassan Joho, nominated MP Sabina Chege, Abdi Noor Omar, and Junet Mohamed himself.

The coalition also announced changes to its National Coalition Executive Council, removing a number of senior political figures who have recently taken up positions in government or have been linked to rival alliances.

Those affected include Wycliffe Oparanya, Opiyo Wandayi, MPs Adan Keynan, David Pkosing, Mishi Mboko, Abdul Haji, Isabella Wangechi Githinji, Caroline Wanjiru Karugu, and Solomon Kuria.

Coalition leaders said the individuals had effectively forfeited their membership within the alliance after accepting government appointments or associating themselves with competing political formations.

“The meeting resolved that the following persons have, by virtue of their appointment to public office and/or having joined competing political coalitions, ceased to be members of the Azimio Coalition Council and the Azimio National Coalition Executive Council,” the statement added.

Political analysts say the reshuffle reflects growing divisions within the opposition coalition, particularly following a series of political realignments involving members of the Orange Democratic Movement.

Several ODM leaders who were previously aligned with Azimio have recently been associated with the administration of William Ruto, raising questions about the future cohesion of the coalition.

The leadership overhaul also comes amid reports that ODM has questioned the continued relevance of the Azimio coalition structure.

Party officials have previously indicated that the political outfit could initiate formal steps to exit the alliance, arguing that the coalition’s framework may no longer reflect the current political landscape.

Despite the departures, Azimio leaders insist the coalition remains intact and is undergoing a reorganisation aimed at strengthening its internal structures.

Coalition officials said new members will soon be appointed to replace those who were removed from leadership positions.

According to the leadership, the restructuring process is part of a broader strategy to expand the coalition’s organisational framework and prepare for future political contests in Kenya.

Observers say the latest developments highlight the ongoing shifts within the country’s political alliances as parties reposition themselves ahead of upcoming electoral cycles and evolving political dynamics.

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Azimio Removes Junet Mohamed as Parliamentary Group Leader