NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, weeks after relinquishing his leadership of the Jubilee Party following a High Court ruling.

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Kenyatta announced his resignation in a letter dated October 5, 2026, saying the decision followed the formal handover of Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.

He said his departure from the coalition leadership should not be interpreted as an end to his association with Azimio, describing it instead as part of the renewal of democratic institutions.

“Following the official handover of the Jubilee Party Leadership, I am writing to formally resign from my leadership position within the Azimio La Umoja Coalition, effective immediately,” Kenyatta said.

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“This decision is not a departure from our shared political journey, but a necessary step in the continuous renewal of our democratic institutions.”

Kenyatta said Azimio was established to bring together Kenya’s diverse political voices around the protection of democracy and national development, while allowing constituent parties to retain their identities.

“A coalition is not merely a temporary alliance of convenience; it is a permanent covenant of conviction,” he said.

The former President said he remained confident in the coalition’s ability to continue under new leadership and expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him during his tenure.

“I step down from this office with a heart full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, and with absolute confidence in the collective strength of this coalition,” he said.

Despite relinquishing the chairmanship, Kenyatta said he would remain part of the coalition and continue offering his support and counsel.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya