Tribunal clears way for registration of Kalonzo-led Ukombozi Alliance
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal on Thursday lifted orders that had suspended the registration of The Ukombozi Alliance. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Registrar of Political Parties can now complete the process.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has discharged its earlier orders blocking the registration of The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), Kenyans.co.ke reported on Thursday. The outlet said it had seen a notice from the tribunal. The coalition replaces the Azimio One Kenya Coalition. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka confirmed the decision in a statement. "The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), sitting today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, has discharged its earlier orders suspending the registration process of The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA)," he said. Kalonzo said no tribunal order now stands in the way. He argued that the Registrar of Political Parties is free to conclude the registration. On October 13, the tribunal blocked Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition from changing its name to Ukombozi Alliance. PPDT Chairperson Innocent Muganda barred the Registrar from approving, registering or gazetting the name. A rival petitioner had claimed prior rights through the Ukombozi Peoples Party. Linda Mwananchi, led by Edwin Sifuna, had also reserved the name "Ukombozi", according to Kenyans.co.ke. In a letter dated September 8, the…
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