The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has 21 political parties against Kenya Kwanza’s 15. The Azimio Coalition maintains the largest representation in the National Assembly, despite five parties seeking to leave. Current political disputes over majority status continue, as the Kenya Kwanza Coalition holds a slight majority in seats.
The Registrar of Political Parties has revealed that the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition comprises 21 political parties, whereas the opposing Kenya Kwanza Coalition has 15 parties. This information was disclosed in an update on February 26, revealing that Azimio holds a dominant position in party representation, despite five parties attempting to exit the coalition.
The Azimio Coalition’s parties and their respective number of Members of Parliament (MPs) are: Orange Democratic Movement (89), Jubilee Party (30), Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya (26), Kenya African National Union (5), Democratic Action Party-Kenya (5), Kenya Union Party (3), United Party of Independent Alliance (2), United Progressive Alliance (1), United Democratic Party (1), Movement for Democracy and Growth (1), National Agenda Party of Kenya (1). Other parties such as Chama Cha Uzalendo and the National Liberal Party have no MPs.
Five parties have submitted applications to leave the Azimio coalition: People’s Liberation Party (Dec 6, 2024), Maendeleo Chap Chap Party (Jan 25, 2024), United Democratic Movement (Nov 22, 2023), Devolution Empowerment Party (Apr 11, 2023), and Pamoja African Alliance (Feb 27, 2023).
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance, formed before the 2022 General Election, initially had 11 members, expanding to 15 following the elections. Major parties include the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) with 145 MPs, Amani National Congress (ANC) with 8, and FORD-Kenya with 6. Other members include The Service Party (TSP) (2) and Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) (1).
Various parties also contribute to Kenya Kwanza, including the Democratic Party of Kenya and Tujibebe Wakenya Party. The latest disclosure was prompted by a petition from lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, seeking clarity on the majority status in the National Assembly.
Previously, a three-judge bench labeled Azimio as the majority party, reversing a ruling by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula that declared Kenya Kwanza as the majority. Despite this, Wetang’ula confirmed that while Azimio holds 154 seats, Kenya Kwanza maintains the majority with 165 seats. “Arising from the foregoing, the Kenya Kwanza is the majority and the Azimio is the minority,” Wetang’ula stated, underscoring that the leadership remains unchanged.
In summary, the Azimio la Umoja Coalition dominates with 21 parties despite ongoing discontent, while the Kenya Kwanza Coalition has 15 parties and retains a majority in the National Assembly. The legal discourse surrounding party majority designations continues, with significant implications for political alignment in Kenya. The situation remains fluid, as party membership dynamics and coalition stability play critical roles in the evolving political landscape.
Original Source: www.kenyans.co.ke
