Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to hand over his role as chairman of the Azimio la Umoja coalition to Siaya Governor James Orengo, following changes within the coalition’s leadership.

Sources say Uhuru has already handed over the mantle to Orengo following a meeting of the coalition’s top leadership on Monday.

The changes come after Azimio rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, with member parties agreeing to adopt the new name and initially placing Uhuru at the helm of the coalition’s council.

Ruto holds talks with dignitaries on the sidelines of UNGA

President William Ruto is holding talks with dignitaries on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Earlier, Ruto held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio as part of his engagements on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Forum to advance gender-responsive reforms

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, the High Commission of Canada in Kenya and the Parliament of Kenya will co-host a forum to consolidate lessons and showcase tools for advancing gender-responsive reforms.

The forum will bring together stakeholders to reflect on progress and chart a path towards sustaining gender-responsive reforms across Kenya, Canada, Togo and Ghana.

Biodiversity Outlook to be launched in Nairobi

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), in partnership with the European Union, will launch the Biodiversity Outlook for Eastern and Southern Africa in Nairobi.

The launch will take place at the RCMRD headquarters in Karasani, Nairobi, at 8:30 am.

Regulation of nicotine and tobacco substitutes

The Departmental Committee on Health will hold a stakeholders’ forum to discuss a proposed law seeking to regulate modern nicotine and tobacco substitutes.

The forum will bring together stakeholders to deliberate on the proposed legislation and its implications for the regulation of emerging nicotine and tobacco products.

The meeting will be held at Hilton Garden Inn at 10:30 am.

Sustainable Cycling

Grand Nairobi Bike, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), will host the Nairobi County Dialogue on Sustainable Cycling on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

The session will focus on how air-quality data collected during the 2024 and 2025 Grand Nairobi Bike editions can be translated into practical action to improve sustainable mobility in Nairobi.

The dialogue comes on World Car-Free Day, making it particularly timely. Beyond encouraging people to leave their cars behind for a day, the discussion will explore what it would take to make cycling a safer, healthier and more sustainable everyday mobility option in Nairobi.

The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Conference Hall, World Agroforestry Centre Campus, Nairobi.

Gachagua continues US tour with visit to Kansas

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to continue his tour of the United States with a visit to Kansas.

The visit is part of his ongoing engagements in the US, where he is expected to meet Kenyans and other stakeholders.