Wiper Patriotic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka (right) and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

📋 Breaking It Down

Two conflicting letters purporting to reserve the ‘Ukombozi’ name for two different formations have placed the Registrar of Political Parties at the centre of the latest fight pitting Wiper Patriotic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

Mr Sifuna's allies on Tuesday alleged mischief after Mr Musyoka unveiled The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), having successfully reserved the name with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).

Mr Musyoka and his opposition principals have rebranded Azimio la Umoja One Coalition as TUA as they prepare for the 2027 presidential race.

📌 What You Need to Know

A letter by Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou dated September 8, 2026 rejected Mr Sifuna’s camp request to rebrand United Democratic Party (UDP) as ‘Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), arguing that it resembles ‘The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA).

However, the Linda Mwananchi movement has since made public another letter by the ORPP that purportedly approved the reservation of the name by a Mr Allan Akivanga.

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“Your application has been considered by law and the name Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP) has been approved. The reservation of the name shall be for a period not more than 90 days from the date of this letter,” ORPP said in a letter dated March 13, 2025.

In a recent interview with the Nation , Mr Lorionokou had confirmed that UPP’s reservation was by Mr Akivaga.

"UPP is a party I think applied in March of 2025 to be a political party, and it has been in process. In my record, UPP is a reserved name for a political party in process for registration," Mr Lorionokou said.

📰 Source: Nation Africa