Renowned Kenyan political activist Kasmuel McOure has joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
The announcement was made after a meeting with party chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Kasmuel said the party is now out to revive youth and student leagues across the country.
He went on to note that ODM is the only pro-people party in East and Central Africa furthermore called on young people to join the party, insisting that it is the only political movement that pushes for a country where everyone can live with dignity.
“If you’re willing to join a substantive political movement for a fair, democratic Kenya where everyone can live with dignity, consider @TheODMparty – the largest pro-people party in East and Central Africa! We’re revitalising the Youth and Students’ Leagues and are calling on passionate young Kenyans to help shape our future. Stand with us! Thank you, party chair @gladyswanga, for your faith and hosting us this weekend.”
According to Kasmuel, together with other people they will be going out in an outreach to get the educated and uneducated to join the party.
He will also play a part in getting young people to register to be members of ODM.
Speaking at the same event, Governor Wanga said that the future of ODM belongs to bright young people like Kasmuel Mc Oure.
“ODM is the party of the future and the future of ODM is in the hands of our young people. Our Gen Z, and Gen Alphas, the ones who are coming up and that’s why we want strong involvement of brilliant young people like (Kasmuel) Mcoure.”
Kasmuel became the face of Gen Z protests in Kenya, following the enactment of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 by Members of Parliament.
The move to join ODM comes a few weeks after Kasmuel held a meeting with former Prime Minister and founding party leader of the ODM party, Raila Odinga.
