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Political activists Kasmuel McOure and Morara Kebaso engaged in a heated debate over their divergent approaches to politics following the anti-government protests that shook the nation in mid-2024.
The two, who gained prominence during the Gen Z-led demonstrations, presented contrasting views on navigating the political landscape. Kasmuel accused Morara of exploiting public emotions for personal political gain, claiming that Morara’s party, INJECT, prioritized his ambitions over collective progress.
“INJECT emerged when we had agreed to maintain this as a movement. Then he [Morara] comes along, stirs public emotions, secures funding—some from questionable sources—and turns it into a party,” Kasmuel stated during an appearance on Citizen TV’s Daybreak. “It’s a party without ideologies, where even founding members have accused the leader of self-interest. This is a pattern we’ve seen before.”
In response, Morara criticized Kasmuel’s alignment with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), arguing that the party’s leader, Raila Odinga, had undermined the Gen Z movement by leveraging their sacrifices for personal and political benefits.
“I blame Raila Odinga for exploiting the Gen Z protests and riding on the sacrifices of the youth who have died, all to enrich himself and secure government positions,” Morara countered.
Kasmuel, however, challenged the integrity of Morara’s leadership, questioning the ideological foundation of INJECT and its motives.
“Your approach seems to revolve around legitimizing your faction of the struggle through confrontation, even when it contradicts broader sentiments. If you’re serious about transforming this country, you need honesty and integrity. Inciting emotions with political stunts won’t lead to meaningful change,” Kasmuel retorted.
Despite their disagreements, the activists concurred on the necessity of youth involvement in politics to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
“While I may criticize these political parties, we must engage President Ruto and other leaders. They won’t listen to protests in the streets, but they will hear youth leaders if we present ourselves effectively,” Kasmuel stated. “We can’t keep sending bodies to the streets for others to reap the benefits.”
Both activists underscored the need for sustainable strategies to empower the youth and ensure their voices are heard in the nation’s political discourse.
Dj Vnyash
