Kasmuel McOure Writes an Open Letter to President Ruto, "Ruto, I once shook your hand. I received nothing for it. No contract. No favour. I do not want a job. I do not want money. I want justice."

Kasmuel McOure has written an Open Letter to President Ruto, calling for justice for slain youth protesters and an end to violence.

In the letter shared on social media,  McOure expressed his pain, fear, and frustration with the government’s response to youth-led protests.

He said that he spoke on behalf of a generation that feels betrayed and abandoned.

The letter also referred to June 26, 2024, a historic day when President Ruto declined to sign the controversial Finance Bill following massive public pressure and unprecedented youth mobilisation. That moment, McOure said, was not just a political victory but a reflection of a generation that found its voice.

"We asked for accountability. For an end to the theft that masquerades as public service. For a debt audit, because our futures are auctioned off every fiscal year. For an end to police brutality. These are not radical demands. They are the bare minimum conditions of a functioning society."

Despite the emotional weight of his message, his tone remained dignified, even respectful, repeatedly asking the president to shake his hand, a symbolic gesture. 

"Ruto, I once shook your hand. I received nothing for it. No contract. No favour. I do not want a job. I do not want money. I want justice. Shake my hand, Mr. President. I need it now, for my generation….We are punished when we speak and punished when we remain silent."