Kenyan youth activist and ODM youth wing leader Kasmuel McOure has unveiled a new political coordination platform aimed at increasing youth participation in governance and national decision-making.
The initiative, known as the Broad Based Youth Front, was announced through a statement published on X and positions itself as a cross-party space rather than a new political party.
McOure said the platform is intended to bring together young people from different political traditions around shared priorities, including accountability, governance reform, and national renewal.
He emphasized that the initiative is anchored on a proposed youth charter designed to place national interest above political parties, ethnic identities, or individual leaders.
According to McOure, the Broad Based Youth Front will focus on advancing a structured youth agenda guided by a ten-point framework.
He stated that the platform seeks to engage directly with Kenya’s governance institutions and to hold the government accountable while promoting meaningful youth involvement in public affairs.
In his statement, McOure linked the formation of the youth front to what he described as growing pressure for political and economic change in the country.
He said young people should actively participate in shaping reform efforts rather than remaining on the sidelines during a critical period in Kenya’s political cycle.
The youth leader also outlined the platform’s political positioning ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He said the group intends to make a “principled case” for President William Ruto’s re-election, citing the President’s willingness to engage with diverse constituencies and his institutional capacity to pursue reforms.
These remarks come at a time when youth engagement has become a key focus for political actors following recent public debates on governance, economic pressure, and representation.
McOure stressed that the Broad Based Youth Front is open to young people from across the political divide, including those affiliated with opposition parties.
He said the initiative is not designed to replace existing political formations but to create a collaborative structure that cuts across party lines.
“Our doors remain open,” McOure said in the statement, adding that the platform’s work will be guided by realism and a focus on delivering tangible outcomes.
He concluded by framing the initiative as a long-term effort aimed at influencing Kenya’s leadership trajectory and safeguarding the country’s future through active youth participation.