A faction of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, led by their principal and National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, has escalated internal pressure within the opposition by publicly demanding the exit of Suna East MP Junet Mohamed from all coalition leadership positions, accusing him of conduct that has undermined unity, discipline, and electoral credibility.
In a strongly worded statement, the faction accused senior Azimio officials—particularly Junet Mohamed—of reckless and defamatory utterances that have targeted the legacy of former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, arguing that such attacks are both dishonest and politically destructive. The leaders insisted that Kenyatta’s tenure must be judged by its historical record, which they say reflects national cohesion, institutional stability, and the successful management of a peaceful transition of power.
Defending Uhuru Kenyatta and the Spirit of Azimio
Led by Dr. Augustus Muli, the group placed it firmly on record that former President Kenyatta served the nation with dignity and restraint, safeguarding Kenya’s territorial integrity while steering the country through a delicate democratic transition. They warned that repeated attempts to diminish his role not only distort history but also alienate millions of Kenyans who identified with the Azimio project during and after the 2022 General Election.
The faction emphasized that Azimio was never intended to be a temporary political vehicle but a living coalition anchored in reform, multiparty democracy, and inclusive governance. They recalled that when the coalition was formed on March 12, 2022, it brought together an unprecedented number of political parties and emerged as the single largest coalition formation in Kenya’s political history, commanding a majority presence in Parliament.
Leadership Failures and the Call for a Reset
However, the leaders argue that Azimio’s decline since the elections is largely self-inflicted. According to the statement, persistent internal wrangles, mismanagement of critical election processes—particularly the handling of agents’ funds during the 2022 polls—and the erosion of trust within the coalition steadily weakened its grassroots structures and parliamentary influence.
The faction linked these failures directly to Azimio’s loss of momentum in its presidential bid and the subsequent exit of key constituent parties, warning that such trends could render the coalition politically irrelevant if left unchecked. They described the situation as going beyond mere incompetence, instead pointing to a pattern of internal sabotage that Azimio can no longer afford to tolerate.
It is against this backdrop that the group, led by Dr. Muli, demanded the immediate retirement of Junet Mohamed from all Azimio leadership positions, arguing that the coalition must cleanse itself of individuals whose actions work against its own destiny. They further called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, in his role as Azimio’s patron, to convene an urgent consultative meeting of all remaining coalition parties to chart a new leadership path, restore internal discipline, and prepare a credible opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The leaders insisted that this moment should not be viewed as one of division but of reckoning, renewal, and responsibility, warning that history—and the Kenyan electorate—are closely watching how Azimio responds to its internal crisis.
