Kasmuel McOure
@_KasKazini
Artist. Revolutionary. Griot.
Last year, around this time, I was getting ready for the most consequential protest I’ve ever been part of. We achieved all we set out to do peacefully but the police responded with brutal force and claimed many of our own. It’s a wound that will never fully heal, and we must…
After a morning of meetings and formal activities in Washington D.C, I called up a few friends and we set out to explore the city. I was particularly interested in the Federal Triangle, the area between the White House and the Capitol often referred to as America’s Main Street.…
In exploring leadership and governance systems here, I had the chance to gain a bird’s-eye view of the City of Petersburg; a city rich in African-American heritage. I was particularly drawn to it because Virginia State University, located here, was the first state-supported HBCU.…
Spent the day with the leadership of the City of Williamsburg; the Deputy Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the Head of the Fire Department. It was fascinating to observe how federal states function. I noticed many parallels with Kenya’s devolved system. Truthfully, if fully…
As we prepare to start the national process of dialogue next month, I’ve been tagged multiple times in relation to a mainstream media clip claiming that the ODM Youth League discussed President Ruto’s shoot-to-incapacitate order, and that some within our ranks suggested it would…
The dialogue process we intend to lead as youth and members of the political class is not a selfish pursuit. It is a moment of consensus building, a patriotic duty anchored in Articles 1 and 26 of our Constitution. It is about finding sustainable ways for we the people to invoke…
People are dying, not just in the streets but in their homes. Innocent children, the very heritage of our land, are being murdered in what should be the safest place we can offer them. They are not criminals. They are not threats. They are the future, butchered in a war they…
I stand by my conviction: H.E. @RailaOdinga’s call for an Intergenerational National Dialogue is exactly what this country needs. He has the influence, the experience, and a proven track record in every national process he has led. At a time that demands sobriety and courage,…
Objectively, the Intergenerational Conclave to steer National Dialogue as proposed by H.E. @RailaOdinga is one of the most viable paths toward national dialogue. It’s time to set aside political divisions and ensure competent youth voices are at the decision-making table. Let’s…
A state that takes every chance to kill its youth for demanding their rights is a despicable state m, and we will not tolerate it. We have everything it takes to fix it, and fix it we shall. It is time to begin a national process that brings together all stakeholders to rebuild…
Jazz offers profound insights into the principles of organizing and collective action. As a musical form, it embodies core tenets of movement building: collective responsibility, mutual accountability, and the dynamic interplay between individual agency and group cohesion.…
One of the things I value most about my time in America is the mentorship. It's intentional, holistic, and purpose-driven. There’s a deep appreciation for passion and multifaceted purpose. As a revolutionary artist and leader, I’m constantly encouraged to honour both politics and…
We spent the day at President Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, touring a site steeped in America's complex history, some moments hopeful, most deeply painful. The four inalienable rights of the 1776 Declaration of Independence; freedom of speech, freedom from cruel and unusual…
We all have the same reaction when we spot a piano in a public space, and it’s almost never to steal it. One thing I’ve admired about American schools is their attention to detail, and how they design spaces that nurture comfort and holistic growth. It’s something I’d love to…
“How do you deal with all the pressure and negativity?” is the question I get asked most often. The truth is, I don’t always know. What I do have is a community that holds me, unreservedly. When it’s just me and the silence, I simply put one foot in front of the other and march…
Summer, with its heat, reminds us that without fire, there is no refining. Even on Kenya’s equatorial belt, where seasons rarely shift, I am constantly reshaped; molded by moments of struggle across art, health, spirituality, and now politics. Through it all, I am grateful to…
I landed in the United States on June 19th (Juneteenth) the day this nation commemorates the abolition of chattel slavery. Centuries ago, many Africans arrived here not by plane, but by ship; shackled, brutalised, and dehumanised. Their blood, sweat, and tears built the…
I am honoured to share that I have been accepted into the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship this year under the Civic Engagement track. I will be joining my dream institute, the Presidential Precinct, an institution that perfectly aligns with my work at the ODM Youth…
