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The Communist Party Marxist-Kenya (CPM-K) marked the 62nd African Liberation Day with a resolute call to action against imperialism and for the realization of a socialist, united Africa. Capping a three-day international conference in Nairobi, the celebrations drew delegates from across the continent and abroad. Participants rallied around themes of Pan-African unity, anti-imperialism, and a return to the scientific socialist ideals championed by post-independence visionaries such as Kwame Nkrumah, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Sékou Touré. African Liberation Day, observed annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, was reimagined this year as more than a historical nod—it became a launchpad for renewed resistance against what organizers called "bureaucratic capitalism" backed by imperialist powers and local elites. “This day is not about nostalgia,” said one CPM-K organizer. “It’s about reigniting the revolutionary...

• Abashu clan unanimously endorsed Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Nelson Shilunji Taliti as their sole candidate • As Taliti’s political fortunes scale up, the latest to be rejected by his kinsmen is lawyer Lewis Shitanda By Grace Makovu KAKAMEGA, Kenya, Sunday, March 30, 2025 - The ballooning candidature for the impending Malava parliamentary by-election to replace the late Moses Malulu Injendi is apparently going to be determined by entrenched clan politics of the Kabras sub-tribe of the populous Luyha community. As the succession politics take shape, some hopefuls are already being dropped and rejected by their respective clans ahead of the expected titanic by-election. In a decisive move, recently, the Abashu clan unanimously endorsed Senior Assistant Inspector-General of Police Nelson Shilunji Taliti as their sole candidate. Confirming the far-reaching resolution, subclan chairman Francis Mulari and Secretary General Kennedy Tovoko are now consolid...

Naivas Supermarkets, Kenya’s leading retail chain, and Safaricom’s M-Pesa platform have come together to honor mothers across the country with a heartfelt Mother’s Day activation held over the weekend of May 10 and 11. The initiative, which took place in select Naivas stores in Nairobi and other regions, celebrated the central role of mothers while encouraging the use of digital payment solutions for a seamless shopping experience. The activation featured special rewards for female shoppers using M-Pesa QR code payments, including Naivas shopping vouchers, Safaricom airtime, umbrellas, and mama packs. The campaign culminated in a high-profile customer engagement on Sunday, May 11, with leadership teams from both companies visiting stores to interact with shoppers and demonstrate the simplicity of M-Pesa digital transactions. In an official press statement released today, Andreas Von Paleske, Chief of Strategy at Naivas Supermarkets, highlighted the inspiration behind the ca...

In a major boost for Kenya’s commercial transport sector, PRINTAN, the authorised dealer for SINOTRUK HOWO, has officially launched the SINOTRUK HOWO MAX truck in Nairobi, introducing a vehicle designed to tackle the region’s toughest logistics challenges while remaining affordable and efficient. Unveiled during a high-profile launch event, the HOWO MAX was showcased as a next-generation solution for businesses involved in construction, cross-border trade, and long-haul cargo delivery. The truck is engineered for durability, cost-effectiveness, and comfort, specifically tailored to meet the needs of Africa's dynamic transport environment. Speaking at the event, PRINTAN CEO Hossein Goudarzi highlighted the truck's game-changing potential: "We position ourselves as the company selling durable, quality, and innovative trucks at affordable prices for ease of long-distance heavy load transportation, and we are thrilled to bring the HOWO MAX to Kenyan roads," said Goudarzi....