- Kasmuel McOure was dramatically ousted from an anti-femicide protest in Nairobi as enraged demonstrators branded him a traitor and forced him to flee amidst a storm of jeers
- This comes weeks after he faced public backlash for joining Raila Odinga’s ODM party and pivoting to politics
- However, the peaceful protests were later seen to take a chaotic turn after police unleashed teargas and charged at protesters
Renowned political activist Kasmuel McOure found himself in an embarrassing situation on Tuesday after he was chased away by protesters during an anti-femicide demonstration in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
The incident, captured in a now-viral video, shows the activist being confronted by angry demonstrators, most of them young women, who accused him of being a “traitor.”
In the video, the protesters can be heard chanting against McOure, calling him out for his perceived opportunism.
“We don’t need you here!” one protester shouted as McOure tried to join the demonstration. The intensity of the accusations forced him to flee, running for his safety amidst jeers and insults.
McOure, who rose to prominence during the Gen Z protests, has seen his popularity wane after joining Raila Odinga’s ODM party and announcing his political ambitions.
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Many Kenyans now view him as an opportunist disguised as a revolutionist, accusing him of using social movements to gain political mileage.
Protests Turn Ugly
As McOure’s dramatic exit unfolded, the larger anti-femicide protest continued to face significant challenges.
What began as a peaceful march aimed at drawing attention to the alarming rise in gender-based violence soon escalated into scenes of chaos as police moved to disperse the demonstrators.
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Protesters, holding placards with messages such as “Stop Femicide” and “Protect Our Women,” were met with teargas and baton charges. In one harrowing moment, officers were seen unfairly pursuing peaceful protesters down the streets.
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The young women, who made up the majority of the crowd, scattered in panic as tear gas canisters were lobbed into the crowd.
One shocking incident saw a female protester chased by a police officer into a nearby building, where she had sought refuge.
Eyewitnesses reported that the officer followed her inside in an attempt to arrest her, sparking outrage among onlookers who criticized the excessive use of force against those advocating for women’s safety.
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The protests come amid mounting cases of femicide across the country, with many women falling victim to violence in their homes and relationships.
The demonstrators have called for stricter policies and better enforcement to protect women, but Tuesday’s chaotic scenes have once again highlighted the struggles activists face in pushing for change.
