Musician turned activist Kasmuel McOure known by his stage name Kaskazini captured widespread attention on Thursday, August 8, when he skillfully evaded arrest during the “Nane Nane” protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
In a viral video, McOure, clad in his signature suit, is seen sprinting away from a pursuing police officer and seeking refuge at the Nation Media Group (NMG) offices on Kimathi Street.
The clip showcased Kasmuel’s impressive agility as he leaped over security barriers and raced towards the Nation Center entrance.
Kenyans on social media were quick to compare his remarkable speed and maneuverability to that of Kenya’s sprinting star Ferdinand Omanyala, with many expressing awe and admiration for McOure’s swift escape.
Some X users humorously argued that McOure’s performance rivaled that of Omanyala, suggesting he could bring a fresh competitive edge to Kenya’s track and Olympic.
Kenyans Compare Kasmuel McOure to Omanyala
They further claimed that if Kenya had taken Kasmuel McOure to the Olympics instead of Omanyala, the country might be having an additional gold medal.
“This man, Kasmuel McOure, is so fast that he should be competing alongside Omanyala in the Olympics. Though the work he is doing in Citizen TV and Nairobi CBD is Great,” Mumias East MP Peter Sellasie said.
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Another user, Delanrigan Roderick, compared Kasmuel to Omanyala and the entire squad in Paris, stating that Kasmuel outshines them all.
“The guy was not only a sprinter and steeplechaser but also dodged hands like he was in a dodgeball game, just to name a few. Kenya missed out on some raw talent. They’ll be looking for him in the Olympics after this!” he wrote.
“It’s times like this that people discover new abilities. He should represent Kenya in the hurdles,” Farhiya Abass.
Activist Kasmuel McOure Active in Gen Z Protests
Kasmuel has been at the forefront of calling for accountability since the Gen Z protests began on June 18.
He is young activist who embodies an extraordinary blend of confidence, poise, boldness, eloquence, charisma, and exuberance.
On Wednesday, August 7, he declared that the #NaneNaneMarch represented the youth’s final push to liberate the country.
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He called the Thursday protests the “mother of all demonstrations.”
“Nane Nane is going to be our final day in the streets and we will go to the streets because Kenya Kwanza regime has taken everything we had. We have elucidated very well what our demands have been,” he said.
“We want to live in a country that gives us land, we want to live in a country that gives us education, we want to live in a country where children will not die from natal diseases.”
About the Musician Turned Activist
Among his compatriots, Kasmuel is often referred to as the “Tom Mboya Reincarnation,” likening him to one of Kenya’s founding fathers who fiercely fought government corruption in the late 1960s and was tragically assassinated at the age of 39.
In one interview, he was asked about his professional background, as his eloquence is often mistaken for legal expertise.
He clarified that his eloquence actually stems from a lifelong passion for reading, nurtured by growing up with many books, thanks to his father’s ownership of a bookshop.
Elsewhere, in another notable session with the media McOure was asked about the inspiration behind his dress code and fashion sense.
Kasmuel revealed that as a child, he lacked good clothes and dreamed of wearing suits when he could afford them. Now that he can, he not only wears suits but also designs them, reflecting a personal aspiration fulfilled.
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