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The Ukombozi Alliance

Also known as: TUA

Coalition formed from rebranding of Azimio la Umoja, led by Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of Kenya's 2027 election.

2026-09-212026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … The coalition has since rebranded as The Ukombozi Alliance, under the leadership of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as opposition leaders position themselves ahead of the next General Election. …

    Former President Uhuru marks 65th birthday with tributes from Kenyans, political leaders
  3. Citizen Digital

    … This even as DCP has been non-committal on joining the newly unveiled The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), rebranded from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka. …

    Gachagua, Sifuna, Kalonzo emerge as potential opposition flagbearers for 2027 presidential election
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) leader also criticised the government’s reliance on domestic borrowing, arguing that interest payments on domestic debt alone were projected to exceed the entire education budget. …

    Chatham House: Kalonzo pledges audit of Gov't funds within 60 days if elected President
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Kalonzo, who also leads The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), will on Tuesday, October 13, deliver a keynote address at Chatham House on the opposition's outlook and policy agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. …

    Kalonzo arrives in London ahead of Chatham House keynote address
  6. Capital News

    … Kioni’s remarks come at a critical moment for the opposition, following the rebranding of Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition as The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) and the departure of former President Uhuru Kenyatta from the coalition’s top council position. …

    Kioni questions Jubilee’s role in Ukombozi, calls for new opposition coalition
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) – formerly Azimio la Umoja One Kenya - has welcomed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s resignation from the coalition’s leadership, saying the move will not affect the party’s leadership or op …

    ‘No leadership vacuum’: Kalonzo welcomes Uhuru’s resignation, says Ukombozi name reserved
  8. Citizen Digital

    … The coalition subsequently rebranded as The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA) in September, with Kalonzo saying the decision had been unanimously agreed upon by parties within the faction.

    Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio Chairperson
  9. September 2026
  10. The Standard

    … ader Kalonzo Musyoka announces the rebranding of Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition to Ukombozi Coalition at the SKM Command Centre in Karen, Nairobi, on September 22, 2026. [Dennis Kavisu, Standard] The rebranding of the Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Party as The Ukombozi Alliance …

    Fragmented opposition punctures Kalonzo's Ukombozi Alliance takeoff
  11. Capital News

    … The dispute over the Ukombozi name has become even more complicated following the decision by Azimio la Umoja to rebrand as The Ukombozi Alliance, creating another political identity carrying the Ukombozi name

    Sifuna’s new party set for reveal as 11-day countdown begins
  12. Capital News

    … The office said the name Ukombozi People’s Party resembles The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), whose name had been reserved by another applicant on July 20, 2026. …

    ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, Natembeya

Yesterday

  1. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turns 65, receives political tributes

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.

    20 hours ago · Capital News →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Gachagua, Sifuna, Kalonzo identified as opposition 2027 flagbearer contenders

    The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Kalonzo pledges 60-day audit of government funds if elected

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka promised at Chatham House in London that if elected President in August 2027, he would audit all government funds, loans and contracts within 60 days, and publish details of public funds including proceeds from Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline share sales.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Kalonzo in London for Chatham House keynote on opposition agenda

    Wiper and The Ukombozi Alliance leader Kalonzo Musyoka has arrived in London for engagements to strengthen economic partnerships and attract investment to Kenya and East Africa. He will deliver a keynote address at Chatham House on Tuesday, October 13, titled "The Opposition's Outlook and Policy Agenda on the Road to 10 August 2027."

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Jubilee's Kioni questions Azimio-Ukombozi role, seeks new coalition

    Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned the party's involvement in the Azimio-Ukombozi arrangement, calling for a fresh, inclusive opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. His remarks follow Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation as Azimio Council chairman and the rebranding of Azimio to The Ukombozi Alliance.

    8 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Kalonzo says Uhuru's coalition chair exit creates no leadership void

    Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of The Ukombozi Alliance, welcomed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation from the coalition's chair position, stating there is no leadership vacuum and no change to the party's leadership or operations, as the chair office is distinct from that of party leader.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio coalition chairperson

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, weeks after stepping down from leadership of the Jubilee Party. Kenyatta said the resignation, effective immediately, follows the formal handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Dr. Fred Matiang'i and is part of renewing democratic institutions, though he described it as not a departure from the coalition's shared political journey.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Opposition leaders divided on Ukombozi Alliance rebranding

    The rebranding of the Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Party as The Ukombozi Alliance has faced setbacks, with opposition leaders expressing divergent views on the move.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Sifuna's new party to be unveiled within 11 days

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 presidential race is set to be unveiled soon, with Linda Mwananchi allies announcing an 11-day countdown to the announcement. The movement has stepped up efforts to build a political platform around Sifuna, who has signalled his intention to seek the presidency in 2027.

    22 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 21 September

  1. Political Parties Registrar rejects Ukombozi name for UDP

    The Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party to change its name to Ukombozi People's Party, citing similarity to The Ukombozi Alliance whose name was already reserved. The decision blocks efforts by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to establish the party as a political vehicle for the Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    21 September 2026 · Capital News →

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