People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has ruled out any possibility of her party rejoining the Azimio la Umoja coalition, rejecting renewed efforts to revive the 2022 political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a media interview on Monday, March 30, Karua described Azimio as a “sunk ship,” saying it cannot be revived despite ongoing discussions within sections of the opposition.
She was responding to recent proposals by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who has been advocating for the United Opposition to adopt Azimio as its joint political vehicle for the next election.
Karua said PLP exited Azimio long ago and has no intention of returning, arguing that the coalition did not deliver meaningful benefits to her party or its supporters.
“Sioni PLP ikienda Azimio, na kama kuna watu wataenda Azimio watatuambia kwa nini turudi kwa meli iliyo zama na tuunde meli mpya,” she said.
She further noted that the United Opposition has not held any formal agreement to rejoin Azimio, stressing that individual political leaders cannot make decisions on behalf of the entire group.
“Tukiwa kwa United Opposition, hatujaketi tukakubaliana ya kwamba tutarudi Misri,” she added.
Karua emphasized that each leader’s position should not be interpreted as a collective decision, saying that the opposition remains structured under its own political arrangement as it prepares for 2027.
“If one among us goes to Azimio, it does not mean all of us have gone,” she said.
Her remarks come as Kalonzo continues to push for Azimio to serve as the opposition’s main platform, arguing that it could be rebranded rather than replaced.
He has previously suggested possible new names such as Komboa Kenya or Ukombozi as part of the restructuring idea.
The debate highlights growing divisions within the opposition on whether to rebuild Azimio or form a completely new political formation ahead of the next general election.
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