Kalonzo, Wamalwa Announce Azimio Exit Plan For New Coalition
On Monday, the Wiper Democratic Movement and the Democratic Action Party – Kenya (DAP-K) hinted at leaving Azimio to form a coalition by the end of next year.
Speaking in Kitale at former Vice President Kijana Wamalwa’s home, Kalonzo (Wiper Party Leader) and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K) revealed that they have begun the legal process of leaving the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition.
The two party leaders hinted that they were forming a coalition to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.
According to a press briefing, Kalonzo could lead the new coalition once it is registered.
“If we come up with a new outfit, it could even incorporate perhaps Azimio itself, so that is how focused we are,” Kalonzo stated.
If we come up with a new outfit, it could even incorporate perhaps Azimio itself- Kalonzo Musyoka pic.twitter.com/JjPCawP2mU
— Viral Tea Ke (@ViralTeaKe) November 4, 2024
“I urge the media not to bury Azimio before it is actually dead and buried because we have a lot of investment in that space and we want to be able to move in a manner which is systematic.”
The two have maintained that they want to put the country on the right track and have good leadership, and they have asked Azimio’s principals to support them in their efforts to address the challenges that Kenyans face.
“All we can tell Kenyans is watch this space. We have a few days to the new year and there are new things that are coming,” Wamalwa intimated.
Ferdinand Waititu, the former Kiambu Governor, supported Kalonzo as the coalition’s leader.
“We want to tell people of Kitale that we will be in that coalition that will be led by Kalonzo Musyoka come 2027,” he stated.
“I believe this is the team that will save Kenya from corruption and corrupt individuals and from President Ruto and his punitive tax measures,” Wamalwa added.
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They referred to the prosperous times under former President Mwai Kibaki and his vice president, Kijana Wamalwa, as a model for improving Kenyans’ livelihoods.
Wakenya hawataki upuzi. Kenyans do not even want this regime for an extra day and they will refuse any ideas about extending term limits.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) November 3, 2024
Zakayo, if you try to reintroduce the Finance Bill, Kenyans will uproot the tree. pic.twitter.com/uKTyJG0gQc
The trio noted that Kenyans are outraged by abductions, a high taxation regime, and economic hardships that the current administration has failed to address.
They have insisted on continuing to play the role of opposition in order to keep the government accountable in matters affecting Kenyans.
This came as Martha Karua, a principal in the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, left the group in July.
Kalonzo, Wamalwa Announce Azimio Exit Plan For New Coalition
