President William Ruto has ridiculed reports that political leaders are planning to revive the Azimio la Umoja coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. In a public address, the President laughed off the initiative, claiming that the coalition was effectively dismantled in the past.
“I have heard that they want to restart Azimio — the same Azimio we crushed early in the morning. Let me ask, Azimio without ODM, isn’t that just fading away?” President Ruto remarked, emphasizing that the coalition would lack influence without the participation of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
The comments come amid ongoing political maneuvering as parties and leaders position themselves ahead of the next general election. Analysts note that the statement reflects Ruto’s confidence in his political base while casting doubt on the viability of opposition alliances that exclude key players such as ODM.
Political observers suggest that remarks like these serve to reinforce the President’s narrative of strength and resilience, while also questioning the credibility and cohesion of rival coalitions. The debate over the future of Azimio la Umoja is expected to continue as political campaigns intensify in the lead-up to 2027.
