Azimio Co-Principle Kalonzo Musyoka Asserts Coalition’s Unity Amid Cabinet Appointments
The Mt Kenya Times 
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addressing the press at his official residence
By Cynthia Masibo
In a steadfast display of unity, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition’s co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed the coalition’s resilience despite the recent political shifts. This comes in the wake of four members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) accepting nominations for Cabinet Secretary (CS) positions from President William Ruto’s government.
Musyoka, who dismissed any notion of himself taking up the Attorney General (AG) role, emphasized his lack of interest in becoming the chief legal advisor to the Kenya Kwanza administration. “That thing about the Attorney General is a mirage. I may be senior counsel which is okay, maybe that is the attraction, but this guy has been the vice president of the republic and minister in many portfolios. Do you expect him surely to go and serve Ruto as the AG? I think he is expecting too much,” Musyoka remarked, underscoring his commitment to his current political role.
President William Ruto’s recent nominations included prominent ODM figures such as Party Chairman John Mbadi for Treasury CS, Deputy Chair Wycliffe Oparanya for Cooperatives and MSMEs, National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi for Energy and Petroleum, and former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho for Mining and Blue Economy. These appointments have stirred significant political discourse and speculation about the stability of the Azimio coalition.
Addressing the media, Musyoka reiterated that the Azimio coalition had not received any official notice regarding the ODM’s potential exit from the coalition. “We have addressed you today as Azimio la Umoja One Kenya. The coalition, as of today, has not received an indication of notice to defect that ODM is pulling out of the coalition. If that happens, we will deal with it,” he stated, expressing confidence in the coalition’s enduring unity.
Musyoka also assured that the coalition, despite appearing to be at a crossroads, remains unshaken by the recent developments. He stressed the importance of solidarity among the constituent parties within the Azimio coalition, which includes Wiper, Jubilee, DAP-K, and Narc Kenya. These parties, he asserted, would not succumb to President Ruto’s overtures for forming a broad-based government of national unity without a consultative meeting involving all affiliate parties.
“Previously, I have stressed that other constituent parties under the Azimio coalition, including Wiper, Jubilee, DAP-K, and Narc Kenya, will not accept President Ruto’s proposal of forming a broad-based government of national unity unless a consultative meeting is held between the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance coalition and affiliate parties in the opposition coalition,” Musyoka insisted. This stance highlights the coalition’s demand for a more inclusive and consultative approach before any significant political realignment are considered.
The recent political maneuvers have posed critical questions about the future dynamics of Kenya’s political landscape. However, Musyoka’s statements provide a clear indication that the Azimio coalition is prepared to navigate these challenges while maintaining its foundational principles and solidarity. As the political scenario unfolds, the coalition’s strategic decisions and responses will be pivotal in shaping the country’s governance and opposition roles.
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