Activist and Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has announced his abrupt exit from politics, just weeks after launching his ambitious 2027 presidential manifesto.
The 29-year-old lawyer-turned-politician made the declaration on Monday via a lengthy post on X, citing intense public scrutiny, safety concerns, and media misrepresentation as key reasons for his departure.
Kebaso, who gained national prominence for exposing stalled government projects through his “Vampire Diaries” campaign, expressed relief at leaving the political arena.
“I’ve finally escaped politics. I can now live my life, run my business, make my money, travel the world, and visit a bar without worrying about being photographed. I’m free,” he stated, celebrating his newfound freedom from public judgement.
He added that the pressures of political life, including constant criticism and security threats, had pushed him to the brink. “I was almost going mad,” he admitted.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions online. Some Kenyans hailed Kebaso’s decision, praising his courage to step back, while others accused him of abandoning his supporters after raising significant funds for his civic and political activities.
“Morara Kebaso quits politics, but at least he didn’t leave empty-handed. He got a Prado, a house, and a public address system,” one X user remarked, referencing his crowdfunding efforts.
Another user speculated that his exit was a strategic move tied to upcoming protests, labelling him a “PSYOP agent.”
Kebaso’s brief political journey was marked by controversy. His Inject Party, officially named the Injection of National Justice, Economic, and Civic Transformation (INJECT), faced internal strife, with senior officials resigning over accountability concerns.
In March, Kebaso stirred debate by briefly joining an opposition coalition, only to step back weeks later. A photo of him with figures linked to the Kenya Kwanza government in April further fuelled accusations of being a state-backed “project,” which he denied.
Despite his exit, Kebaso emphasised his achievements, noting that his activism resonated with Kenya’s youth and exposed over KSh 100 billion in misappropriated funds across 31 counties.
He also defended his fundraising, claiming it was transparent and necessary to avoid corruption tied to self-financed campaigns.
Kebaso’s manifesto, unveiled in May, promised to end food imports, distribute idle land to youth, and industrialise agriculture. However, his rapid rise and sudden departure have left supporters questioning the future of his Inject Party and its slogan, “Tuamini itabadilika” (Let’s believe it will change).
As Kebaso steps back to focus on his furniture business and personal life, the political landscape braces for further shifts ahead of the 2027 elections.
