The Social Democratic Party of Kenya (now the Communist Party of Kenya) was founded by Johnstone Mwendo Makau. Makau was the Moi administration’s Minister of Information. Later, Makau was twice elected as a Mbooni MP to the Kenyan National Assembly, serving as a member of the KANU party. This occurred both during the time that KANU was the only party in power and after the de facto reversal of single-party rule.
Communist Party of Kenya (formerly Social Democratic Party of Kenya)
Founding and Leadership
The Communist Party of Kenya, originally established as the Social Democratic Party of Kenya, was founded by Johnstone Mwendo Makau. Makau was a notable figure in Kenyan politics, particularly during the Moi administration where he served as the Minister of Information.
Political Career of Johnstone Mwendo Makau
Johnstone Mwendo Makau also held a significant position in the legislative arm of the government, having been elected twice as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbooni in the Kenyan National Assembly. His tenure as MP spanned both during the era when the Kenya African National Union (KANU) was the sole political party allowed by law and after the country transitioned away from a single-party system.
Role in KANU
During his political career, Makau was a member of KANU, the dominant political party at the time which led Kenya under the presidency of Daniel Arap Moi. His roles and contributions during this period were marked by the significant political changes that Kenya was undergoing, including the move towards a more pluralistic political system.
This entry in the wiki provides an overview of the transformation of the Social Democratic Party of Kenya into the Communist Party of Kenya and highlights the political journey of its founder, Johnstone Mwendo Makau, illustrating his influence within Kenyan politics both before and after the shift from single-party rule.
