Morara Kebaso and Kasmuel McOure Clash in Heated TV Interview: “Be Honest in Your Dealings”
Nairobi – Political activists Morara Kebaso and Kasmuel McOure, both known for their vocal criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration, recently appeared together on national television to discuss the state of the country’s political affairs. What started as a relatively calm conversation soon spiraled into a fiery exchange, marked by personal jabs and sharp accusations.
The main point of contention was McOure’s recent decision to join former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Kebaso, a long-time critic of the political establishment, did not hold back in expressing his disapproval, accusing McOure of being inconsistent in his political affiliations.
As tensions mounted, both activists exchanged heated remarks, with Kebaso urging McOure to “be honest in your dealings” and remain true to his principles. The interview quickly became less about policy discussions and more about the individuals’ personal integrity and political loyalty.
The clash between Kebaso and McOure has captured widespread attention, with many viewers noting the growing divide in Kenya’s political opposition.
Did the Morara-McOure Debate Turn Heated?
The debate between political activists Morara Kebaso and Kasmuel McOure quickly escalated after the two clashed over their differing ideologies. Morara, in particular, expressed strong disapproval of McOure’s recent shift in allegiance to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a move that sparked tension between the two.
In a fiery interview on Citizen TV, Morara accused Raila Odinga of betraying Generation Z by forming an alliance with President William Ruto to create a broad-based government.
Morara argued that Raila’s decision was driven by self-interest rather than a genuine commitment to the Kenyan people. His remarks underscored a growing divide within the opposition, as he criticized McOure for aligning with a leader he deemed compromised and out of touch with the needs of ordinary citizens.
“I am blaming Raila for taking advantage of the Gen Z demonstrations, riding on the blood of the youth who have died to benefit himself,” Morara said.
McOure pushed back against Morara’s criticism, asserting that while his decision to join the ODM party may not have been widely accepted, he had aligned himself with the party that best served his political and personal interests. He defended his choice, arguing that it was a strategic move rather than a betrayal.
In response, McOure pointed out that Morara had founded the Inject Party, which emerged from the Gen Z protests. However, he raised a provocative question, asking why several members of Morara’s own party had left due to internal conflicts and disagreements over political direction.
This comment added fuel to the already tense exchange, as McOure questioned Morara’s own consistency and leadership within the opposition.
“His party lacks ideology. A party in which strong members have come out to castigate the party leader is serving nothing but self-interests. There are reasons I could not work with such a party. The problem with people like Morara is that he thinks because he is a carpenter, he is closer to Christ,” McOure argued.
McOure also urged Morara to be honest in his actions, accusing him of making certain moves to win Kenyans’ sympathy.
“Be honest in your dealings because there is this narrative where you are driving sympathy. I don’t have a problem with you unearthing unfinished projects. I have a problem with you pulling certain stunts,” he added.