President William Ruto has dismissed efforts by Former President Uhuru Kenyatta to revive the Azimio Coalition, saying such attempts are “headed nowhere.”

Speaking to residents in Embakasi South, Nairobi, on February 8, 2026, Ruto expressed confidence in defeating the coalition in the 2027 General Election.

He pointed to his previous victory over Azimio, even when it enjoyed state support, and questioned the coalition’s strength without a significant portion of ODM members.

Ruto highlighted his government’s achievements, including affordable housing, road development, health improvements, clean water access, and food security.

He criticized opposition leaders for relying on “empty rhetoric,” tribalism, and “negative energy” instead of delivering real results, challenging them on what they could offer Kenyans compared to his administration’s tangible progress.

Critics have also questioned whether initiatives like ‘Nyota Yangu’ and the ‘Hustler Fund’ are genuine empowerment programs or campaign tools ahead of the 2027 election.

In response, Former President Kenyatta announced leadership changes in the Azimio Coalition: Kalonzo Musyoka replaces Raila Odinga as party leader, Caroli Omondi becomes Secretary General, and Phillip Kisia is appointed Executive Director.

Kenyatta said the changes were necessary to strengthen unity and prepare the coalition for 2027.

However, Kalonzo claimed State House blocked the publication of these changes in the Kenya Gazette, despite legal recognition from the Registrar of Political Parties.

He accused Ruto of using state machinery to weaken opposition parties and said Azimio would pursue all legal avenues to enforce their leadership rights.

Kalonzo warned that preventing the publication of legally constituted party leadership undermines not only Azimio but Kenya’s multiparty democracy itself.