The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has lifted its earlier orders suspending the registration of The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), clearing the way for the coalition to proceed with the process.
In a notice seen by Vantage Ke on Thursday, October 29, the tribunal discharged the orders that had temporarily halted the registration of the political coalition seeking to replace the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition.
“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),” Kalonzo said in a statement.
According to Kalonzo, there are now no outstanding tribunal orders preventing the alliance from completing its registration.
The earlier suspension had temporarily stalled the coalition's registration amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kalonzo maintained that the Registrar of Political Parties was now free to resume and conclude the process, a development that offers the United Opposition renewed momentum as it prepares for the next polls.
On October 13, 2026, the tribunal blocked Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition from changing its name to The Ukombozi Alliance.
PPDT Chairperson Innocent Muganda barred the Registrar of Political Parties from approving, registering or gazetting the proposed name after a rival petitioner challenged the move, citing prior rights associated with the Ukombozi Peoples Party.
The dispute unfolded as Linda Mwananchi, which was then operating under The Equitable Party (TEP), had also reserved the name 'Ukombozi'. Its leader, Edwin Sifuna, was reportedly positioning himself to become the United Opposition's presidential flagbearer.
In a letter dated September 8, the Registrar of Political Parties stated that the proposed name had neither been approved nor authorised. The office also noted that another applicant had reserved the name Ukombozi Alliance on July 20, 2026.
However, individuals close to Sifuna disputed the claims, arguing that they had proposed renaming the United Democratic Party (UDP) to Ukombozi in March 2025, well before Azimio's plans to adopt the name.
With the registration process now cleared to proceed, Kalonzo, who leads the alliance, is expected to steer its next phase as the opposition seeks to consolidate its political base.
Kalonzo took over the coalition's leadership from former President Uhuru Kenyatta following the adoption of the new name. During the announcement, he indicated that the alliance would remain open to accommodating additional political parties as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.
