Editor's Review

McOure had previously criticised Ruto and his style of governance.

Political activist Kasmuel McOure's meet-up with President William Ruto has sparked varied relations on the Kenyan internet.

McOure joined the president and other Uasin Gishu politicians in Eldoret on Sunday, December 22, for a church service at A.I.C Kipkorgot.

For many, it was unforeseen for the activist to share a platform with the president, whom he spent months castigating in every forum he got.

Reacting to Kasmuel's moments with Ruto, Nandi senator Samson Cherargei noted that it was apparent the activist would join mainstream politicians if he got the ambition to be in positions of power where he could effect change.

Seeming to laud Kasmuel, the senator implied that the activist was on the right trajectory by seeking to work with the government, which would be instrumental in bringing about the change he has been speaking about for so long.

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"To Gen Z, what did you learn from this picture? Your mantra of tribeless, leaderless, agendaless and directionless will not work. Be strategic! politics is about interests, and there is no enmity! Work with the government of HE Ruto to push for what you championed," said Cherargei.

Political activist Kasmuel McOure with President William Ruto.

This came months after Kasmuel met with opposition leader Raila Odinga to whom he pledged allegiance.

He said meeting Raila was a proud moment for him despite backlash from a section of Kenyans online.

"This was no secret. It is a moment that I'm proud of and own fully. It was a deliberate decision, shaped by a Kenyan reality. You can accuse me of many things, but not of lacking transparency; on my concerns about the movement, certain individuals within it, or my process of consultation," he said.

McOure noted that he sought after Raila for mentorship and guidance to help him achieve the societal change that he is pursuing.

"In my careful analysis of the country’s current state, after bravely pursuing various strategies despite insults and surface-level support, I’ve found that learning from The Honourable Raila Odinga offers one of the most realistic paths to achieving the change I’m after," he added.