Activist Kasmuel McOure alias Kaskazini has announced that he is stepping down from the Gen Z led #Rejectfinancebill and anti-government movement.
In a statement, Kasmuel stated that he would step away, citing that the movement did not start with him, neither would it end with him.
He however urged the rest of the Kenyan youth to continue with the fight, noting that victory was nigh and that he could feel it.
“We’re nearing the victory line. I feel it in my bones. Press on! Comrades. I must step away, to cheer you on this journey. It didn’t start with me, neither will it change if I’m out. Here’s my last Viva!!! Viva to the revolution Viva! WE WILL WIN,” Kasmuel said.
Kasmuel’s statement came after X user polo_kimanii demanded an apology alleging that he faked his abduction.
“I am demanding to Kasmuel wa masuti (of suits) to come out and apologize to Kenyans for faking his Abduction by Monday, it’s very stupid of you and melts the Legitimacy of the other Real abductions that other People faced, these are not jokes” Kimani said.
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However, Kasmuel responded to Kimani noting that he had no apology to offer while maintaining that the last thing he would want to do is ‘illegitimize’ the movement
“This is so low, Kimani. I don’t have the heart to participate. I have no apology to offer you or anyone for that matter. I’ll step aside from the movement. The last thing I’d want to do is ‘illegitimize’ it. May the struggle for our liberation continue,” the Alliance Boys alumni stated.
Activist Kasmuel McOure Abducted
Kasmuel McOure’s abduction became known to the public on June 26, after Alliance boys Alumni (Class of 2014) reported him missing from Tuesday 25th, June,2024 at 4 Pm.
In a statement on July 26, 2024, the school’s old boys club sought assistance from the public stating that he was last seen in the vicinity of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
“We write to you seeking your urgent assistance. Our fellow Old Boy, Kasmuel McOure (Class of 2014) is missing since yesterday (25th June 2024) at 4:00 PM,” read the announcement.
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As such, Alliance boys’ alumni called on anyone with information however minimal it may be of his whereabouts to reach out through their social media platforms.
“If you have any information about MacOure whereabouts, no matter how little, please reach out through our social media handles. Every detail matters, and your call could be the missing piece to finding him,” appealed the club.
Kasmuel was released on June 27, and later joined the protests after going home and freshening up, however, he did not reveal further details of his abduction citing that he had not processed it yet.
“We have no faith in our political class and their good will for us. I cannot speak about my detention because I have not yet processed it,” Kasmuel said.
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