Press Release
26 November 2024
The Communist Party Marxist (CPM) Kenya announces the formation of the Politburo, following the successful meeting of the full Plenum of the 1st Central Organising Committee (COC) and the Central Youth Leadership of the 2nd National Congress. This historic gathering took place on 24th and 25th November 2024 at Taj Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
Under the chairmanship of Comrade Walter Nyaluogo, the Politburo represents the highest decision-making body of the CPM Kenya between Central Organizing Committee meetings. This vital organ has been established to ensure that the Party remains firmly anchored in its revolutionary principles while advancing the objectives of the National Democratic Revolution and the socialist transformation of Kenya.
The Politburo will perform its duties in accordance with the rich traditions of Marxism-Leninism, encompassing:
1. Strategic Leadership: Offering guidance on the Party’s political, ideological, and organisational direction to achieve the goals of the National Democratic Revolution.
2. Policy Development: Formulating policies and strategies rooted in Marxism-Leninism to further revolutionary objectives.
3. Implementation Oversight: Monitoring the execution of Central Committee decisions across all Party structures.
4. Unity and Discipline: Protecting the Party from ideological deviations and factionalism, while upholding revolutionary discipline.
5. Political Coordination: Strengthening collaboration with mass organisations, trade unions, and other progressive movements.
6. Crisis Resolution: Providing resolute leadership during periods of internal or external challenges.
7. Representation: Acting as the face of CPM Kenya in engagements with socialist movements and progressive organisations nationally and globally.
8. Ideological Advancement: Advancing and disseminating Marxist-Leninist theory, adapted to Kenya’s socio-economic realities.
Special Roles of the Politburo:
* Advising the Central Organising Committee (COC) on matters of policy and organisational strategy.
* Overseeing the Pio Gama Pinto Institute to establish it as a centre for revolutionary education and ideological training.
* Leading theoretical development through the Party’s publications, Itikadi (Ideology) and Mpatanishi (The Organiser).
Composition of the Politburo:
The members of the Politburo, elected for their revolutionary discipline, ideological clarity, and unwavering commitment to socialism, are as follows:
• Walter Nyaluogo – Chair
• Booker Omole
• Kaluka Mwaivu
• George Kirowe
• Armani Kibet
• Kiritu Chege
• Ashlyn Ajiambo
Under the leadership of Comrade Walter Nyaluogo, the Politburo is committed to building a socialist Kenya and securing national liberation. Its formation marks a new era of ideological clarity and organisational strength in the Communist Party Marxist (CPM) Kenya.
This announcement reflects the Party’s dedication to advancing its revolutionary mission while maintaining unity and discipline in the face of complex socio-political challenges.
Signed,
Comrade Booker Omole
General Secretary
Communist Party Marxist (CPM) Kenya