Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to hand over his role as chairman of the Azimio la Umoja coalition to Siaya Governor James Orengo. This move follows changes within the coalition's leadership, with sources indicating that Uhuru has already handed over the mantle to Orengo after a meeting of the coalition's top leadership on Monday. The changes come amid the rebranding of Azimio as the Ukombozi Alliance.
The Ukombozi Alliance has undergone significant changes, with member parties agreeing to adopt the new name and initially placing Uhuru at the helm of the coalition's council. However, with Uhuru stepping down, Governor Orengo will now take on the role of chairman. This development signals a shift in the coalition's leadership dynamics.
Meanwhile, President William Ruto is holding talks with dignitaries on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. As part of his engagements, Ruto held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio. These high-level discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing global challenges.
In a related development, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, the High Commission of Canada in Kenya, and the Parliament of Kenya are co-hosting a forum to consolidate lessons and showcase tools for advancing gender-responsive reforms. The forum aims to bring together stakeholders to reflect on progress and chart a path towards sustaining gender-responsive reforms across Kenya, Canada, Togo, and Ghana.
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, and will provide valuable insights into the region's biodiversity.
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.
On a separate note, 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 translating air-quality data collected during the 2024 and 2025 Grand Nairobi Bike editions into practical action to improve sustainable mobility in Nairobi.
Key points
- Uhuru Kenyatta to hand over Azimio chairmanship to James Orengo
- President Ruto holds talks with dignitaries at the UNGA
- Forum to advance gender-responsive reforms co-hosted by African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs and partners
