‘I have received Ksh.6M from Kenyans,’ Morara Kebaso speaks on his presidential ambition

Political activist Morara Kebaso, who has expressed optimism about unseating President William Ruto at the 2027 polls, now says Kenyans who support his course have so far donated to him about Ksh.6 million.

Morara, who rose to fame in 2024 for pulling stunts imitating President Ruto's speeches and political mannerisms while also donning his popular kaunda suits, believes he has what it takes to succeed the Head of State at the house on the hill.

The firebrand activist likened himself to United States President-elect Donald Trump as he downplayed concerns from a section of his detractors over criticism for asking for financial contributions from Kenyans to aid his activism.

Morara argues that despite the fact that Trump is a renowned billionaire, he allegedly did not spend a penny on campaigns but depended on well-wishers supporting his bid.

In the same light, he said Kenyans of goodwill have been sponsoring his tours across the country to expose the government over poor delivery of services.

According to Morara, who bases his leadership ideologies on rooting out corruption, a leader should be financed by the people so as to create accountability.

“Donald Trump did not spend even 10 USD when running for president, yet he is a billionaire. Because when the public finances you, they own you and therefore you belong to them and you are answerable to them,” he said.

“But when you are the one funding the public…you don’t owe them anything, they owe you for what you have given them. That is why you find leaders are justified to steal from the public.”

He added: “We have the PA system and the vehicle which together cost about Ksh.2.5 million, we have covered more than 50,000 kilometres (with) about Ksh.1.5 to 2 million worth of fuel. There is also furniture, printers, computers for researchers who come to work every day, salaries and other expenses. Since we started to date, we have spent about Ksh.5 million to Ksh.6 million.”

Following concerns that the 29-year-old might be a stooge meant to consolidate youth votes for a ghost candidate, Morara allayed the fears, assuring his supporters that time would vindicate him.

He reiterated that consistency from fast-rising activists would with time define projects and non-projects.

“I am not anybody’s project, I am my own man, made by Kenyans who stand with me. I don't believe that I would like to consolidate the youth vote for the purpose of selling it to any candidate. If the youths support me, I am home and dry as president. I would not need to sell any of our votes,” Morara noted.

“The truth is that I may have to work with other like-minded leaders; all I ask them to do is to trust me to make good decisions and not to throw them from a frying pan into the fire. For now, it becomes their word against mine.”

He added: “Why not wait? Consistency is what is going to define projects and non-projects. Those who continue doing the work without fail, are the true defenders of our nation. Those who will drop off, we will know they were conmen.”

Having founded the Inclusive National Justice, Economic and Civil Transformation (INJECT) party, Morara is confident of the faction’s ideologies for the nation and believes he will floor his opponents.

Consequently, he noted that his only worthy opponent in the 2027 race to the top seat is Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, as he downplayed other political bigwigs such as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who is also said to be eyeing the presidency.

“I personally have no reason to be against the candidature of Kalonzo Musyoka but he also has a lot to tell us; what is this that he wants to do for the country that he didn’t do when he was Vice President? Why was it difficult for him when he was VP?” Morara posed.