‘My purpose is simple’ – Kasmuel reveals why he joined ODM – Individuals Each day
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has revealed why he opted to affix the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) social gathering regardless of earlier indicating that the youthful revolution would stay faceless, leaderless and partyless.
The self-styled revolutionary on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, said that he joined the Orange social gathering to develop into part of one thing larger and be on the forefront of change.
“My purpose is simple, yet profound. I am here to stand in the ranks of the youth league of the largest, most consistent, and most organized political party in our nation and beyond,” Kasmuel stated.
Adding: “It is my privilege to be mentored by the most influential, steadfast, and visionary leader this country has ever known. Raila Odinga is a man who has dedicated his life to the struggle for justice, for freedom, for the future of this land.”
Kasmuel who shot to prominence through the build-up and on the peak of the anti-tax protests in Kenya in June and July of 2024, was among the many activists whose faces and presence stood out.
Kasmuel’s loyalty
Trouble began in September when he was pictured within the firm of the Majority whip of the National Assembly Sylvanus Osoro at a restaurant.
The two have been snapped sharing a light-weight second, however the youth on X started questioning Kasmuel’s loyalty to the course of the Gen Z-led battle for higher governance.
While Kasmuel famous that he deeply regretted the picture op, one other incident adopted two weeks later on the Bomas of Kenya the place a public participation train was carried out on the approaching impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
During the operate, fellow activist Morara Kebaso was roughed up by attendees of the general public participation train after he requested for the microphone to offer his opinion.
Kasmuel who was later handed the microphone steered away from condemning Kebaso’s harassment, a lot to the chagrin of Kenyans on X, whose doubts on his loyalty appeared to have been confirmed.
However, through the homecoming ceremony of ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga in Homa Bay County, Kasmuel declared his shift from the Gen Zs to affix Odinga’s social gathering.
Since then, the activist-turned-youth mobiliser has been a everlasting fixture throughout Odinga’s conferences at his Capitol Hill workplace.
In his phrases, Kasmuel notes he hopes to hold the torch sooner or later from Odinga.
“He is a man who, despite his many duties, always makes time for the youth; rescheduling his day, sacrificing his own rest, simply to sit with us, to guide us, to teach us. I am blessed to be part of this journey, and I am determined to carry forward his torch,” he said.
