New Ukombozi Alliance chairman James Orengo speaks during a press briefing at the SKM Command Centre on September 21, 2026./ENOS TECHESiaya Governor James Orengo has replaced former President Uhuru Kenyatta as the Ukombozi Alliance Coalition Council chairman.
Sources say Uhuru has already handed over the mantle to Orengo.
The changes follow Monday's meeting of the coalition's top brass.
The coalition had initially placed Uhuru at the helm after member parties unanimously agreed to adopt the new name.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the rebranding on Monday, saying it had been approved by all parties within the coalition.
“After today, this podium will change because the Azimio la Umoja coalition has today unanimously agreed to rebrand and change its name to the Ukombozi Alliance,” Kalonzo said.
At the time, Kalonzo said Uhuru would chair the new alliance and would convene a Jubilee Party meeting to facilitate decisions relating to the rebranding.
“Let the country know that we are on the move. The coalition chair is Uhuru Kenyatta, and tomorrow, he is convening a Jubilee Party meeting to make the necessary decisions, which will be communicated to the Ukombozi Alliance,” he said.
The announcement comes days after Kalonzo said Azimio was undertaking a comprehensive rebranding of its structures, policy platform and public engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
The coalition had earlier resolved to reorganise its structures and expand engagement with other opposition parties as part of preparations for the 2027 election.
The latest change places the coalition's rebranding at the centre of ongoing efforts by opposition parties to reorganise and establish broader political alliances ahead of the polls.
Kalonzo said all necessary steps arising from the decision would be undertaken expeditiously, urging Kenyans to take note of the coalition’s new direction.
