Political activist Kasmuel McOure made a dramatic escape from arrest during the Nane Nane protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday.
In a widely circulated video, McOure, known for his distinctive suit, is seen sprinting away from a police officer and taking refuge inside the Nation Centre.
Onlookers are heard urging the police with chants of “wewe jaribu“, as McOure narrowly evades capture.
McOure was among hundreds of youth who turned out for the Nane Nane protests, a significant demonstration organized to demand systemic change and accountability.
In preparation for the protests, police erected several roadblocks on main routes leading into the city, including Waiyaki Way at Kangemi and Thika Superhighway at Safari Park.
These measures were intended to impede the protesters’ access to the Central Business District (CBD).
Upon reaching the CBD, the protesters faced a heavy police presence.
Officers deployed teargas to disperse the crowds and made several arrests, intensifying the confrontation.
McOure, a leading voice in the Gen Z protests that began on June 18, had described the Nane Nane March as the youth’s final effort to liberate the country.
He referred to the Thursday protests as the “mother of all demonstrations,” asserting that it would be a crucial day for their cause.
“Nane Nane is going to be our final day in the streets,” McOure declared.
“We will go to the streets because the Kenya Kwanza regime has taken everything we had. We have clearly outlined our demands.”
His demands include access to land, quality education, and improved healthcare to prevent preventable child deaths.
