The eighth issue of The Kenya Socialist, explores the shifting dynamics within the ruling class, as factions unite to secure their power amidst growing opposition. The issue unpacks the mass protests against the Finance Bill of 2024, which introduced crippling taxes on basic goods. Shiraz Durrani links these protests to Kenya's history of resistance, while Kimani examines Kenya's role in Haiti, revealing the hidden imperialist interests behind deploying 400 Kenyan police officers. The journal continues an in-depth analysis of UMOJA, with Parts Two and Three of the article on the movement's publications, offering critical insights into its relevance today. Kinuthia Ndungu and Nicholas Mwangi revisit the true essence of Pan-Africanism, warning against its distortion by liberal forces. Alieu Bah delves into Mao's critique of liberalism, showing how it serves the ruling class while preventing genuine revolutionary change. This issue is a call to reflect, engage, and continue the fight for true liberation. We invite you to read, critique, and contribute to the ongoing debate.|The eighth issue of The Kenya Socialist, explores the shifting dynamics within the ruling class, as factions unite to secure their power amidst growing opposition. The issue unpacks the mass protests against the Finance Bill of 2024, which introduced crippling taxes on basic goods. Shiraz Durrani links these protests to Kenya's history of resistance, while Kimani examines Kenya's role in Haiti, revealing the hidden imperialist interests behind deploying 400 Kenyan police officers. The journal continues an in-depth analysis of UMOJA, with Parts Two and Three of the article on the movement's publications, offering critical insights into its relevance today. Kinuthia Ndungu and Nicholas Mwangi revisit the true essence of Pan-Africanism, warning against its distortion by liberal forces. Alieu Bah delves into Mao's critique of liberalism, showing how it serves the ruling class while preventing genuine revolutionary change. This issue is a call to reflect, engage, and continue the fight for true liberation. We invite you to read, critique, and contribute to the ongoing debate.