Kasmuel tells off Gachagua over past role in protests crackdown
By David Nthua, August 12, 2025Activist and ODM Party Youth Leader Kasmuel McOure has taken off former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens’ Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking to one of the local radio stations on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Kasmuel fingered Gachagua for trying to act holy when speaking about President William Ruto’s actions.
“I hear right now that people in the movement who call themselves revolutionaries start their meetings with ‘Hi Cousins! Rigathi Gachagua,’” Kasmuel said.
“And I am sorry to speak about individuals. The same person who was killing us (Azimio protesters in 2023) last year.”
Gachagua’s past actions
Kasmuel accused Gachagua of trying to erase his record in government.
“He stands right now, goes to the U.S., the President is meeting with the Al-Shabaab and the RSF,” he said.
“He wants to forget that he is the same person who received the RSF boss on a red carpet.”
He added that during his time in office, Gachagua went to great lengths to display his authority.
“He used to go to the office at 4 am and make sure that this was televised,” Kasmuel recalled.
Kasmuel said these actions were taking place during a period of high political tension in the country.
“This is when akina ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga was doing the Njaa Revolution,” he explained, referring to the Azimio protests over the cost of living.
According to the youth leader, it was hypocritical for Gachagua to now present himself as a champion of justice while failing to acknowledge his involvement in what Kasmuel described as the violent suppression of dissent.
Call for accountability
Kasmuel urged political leaders to be honest about their past actions and to take responsibility before seeking moral authority on national issues.
He said the youth in political movements should be wary of leaders who suddenly shift their positions without acknowledging previous wrongs.
He concluded by reminding Kenyans that the struggle for justice requires consistency and integrity. “We cannot pretend to be saints today when we were part of the problem yesterday,” Kasmuel said.