From streets to town halls: Kasmuel curves new path as part of national dialogue
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League leader, Kasmuel McOure, has praised the success of a town hall meeting held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, calling it the beginning of a much-needed national dialogue to bridge divides and foster mutual understanding.
The event brought together young people, political stakeholders, and civil society partners to discuss the nation’s pressing social and political issues in an open, respectful forum.
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“We had a successful town hall meeting this Saturday, the start of a much-needed dialogue to better understand each other’s perspectives. What I admired most was how we treated one another: even in sharp disagreement, we kept our humanity intact,” he said in X post on Monday, September 1, 2025.
The town hall, part of a series organised in collaboration with the Political Headache team, aimed to create a safe space for dialogue between youth from across the political spectrum.
According to Kasmuel, the diversity of opinions expressed during the session made for spirited debates and even richer conversations.
He noted that despite ideological differences, the tone of the meeting remained civil and solutions-oriented, a rare shift in Kenya’s often polarised political discourse.
Kasmuel extended his appreciation to those who participated.
“Thank you for your faith in Kenya. Let’s keep speaking to one another as we build our country,” the statement read.
The ODM Youth League says it will continue to champion inclusive dialogue and civic engagement among Kenya’s youth, with more forums planned in the coming months.
“I’m deeply grateful to all participants, partners, and the Political Headache team. Together, we’ve taken a step, however small, toward a more united Kenya.”
The ODM Youth League has reaffirmed its commitment to open dialogue and inclusive politics as Kenya approaches a critical period of national reflection and reform.
The intergenerational conclave
The town hall debates come ahead of the proposed intergenerational conclave by the ODM leader, Raila Odinga, to deliberate on Kenya’s challenges.
Odinga has urged Kenyans to embrace conversation over confrontation to resolve the country’s deepening social and political crises.
Speaking about his proposal for a national dialogue process dubbed the Intergenerational National Conclave, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement reiterated that dialogue is the only viable path to prevent chaos and ensure progress, particularly amidst growing unrest among the youth and widening intergenerational divides.
“I’m happy that the Kenyans are now discussing this issue. That’s what it is to me. And you can have suggestions,” he said during an interview with a local TV station.
“I never run out of dialogue ideas because people must talk. When there’s a crisis, people must find a solution. If you don’t, you get anarchy,” added Odinga, warning against the dangers of political stalemate and social tension.
He revealed that the idea of a national conversation was originally his and noted that although President William Ruto’s attempt to convene a forum was dismissed by protesting Gen Zs, the need for an inclusive platform remains critical.
