Morara Kebaso abandons his party, aligns with Jubilee in a strategic political move for 2027
Political activist Morara Kebaso, who transitioned into politics, has left his own party to join Jubilee. He stated this decision is a strategic one, influenced by the political landscape leading up to the 2027 General Election.
The leader of the INJECT Party verified his affiliation with the Jubilee Party, a political platform now linked to the presidential aspirations of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
“The INJECT Party will remain on the shelf. At the moment, we are working with the party of Chairman Fred Matiang’i, which is the Jubilee Party,” Kebaso said during an interview on a local television station.
When questioned about his official entry into Jubilee, he replied: “Yes, yes, yes. We have to go with the realities of the politics of the day.”
Kebaso indicated that this choice mirrors the current political environment within the Gusii region, where he plans to run for the Borabu parliamentary seat in 2027.
He explained that launching a new political entity in the area could hinder voters’ ability to concentrate on the proposed ideas.
“In Borabu, Nyamira County and the larger Gusii region, people are accustomed to Jubilee. If you introduce another party, they may not even listen to what you have to say,” he said.
Kebaso contended that political branding ought not to impede public service.
“You don’t want to make people emotional because they won’t even listen to the good message that you have or give you an opportunity to serve them,” Kebaso added.
The activist, who gained national recognition during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations with his “Vampire Diaries” campaign highlighting dormant government projects, stated that politics necessitates leaders forming alliances, even with former adversaries.
“Leaders fight and then they agree. The politics of the day is that people have to work together to achieve a national goal. We don’t keep grudges,” he said.
He encouraged political figures to prioritize enduring objectives rather than fixating on previous disagreements.
“If you keep remembering these things, you’ll end up carrying a bag of grudges. I have also been wronged by many people, but you move on quickly so that you’re able to serve people,” he said.
Kebaso further advised leaders against basing their political choices exclusively on public sentiment.
“The people who support you today may criticise you tomorrow, and those criticising you today may support you tomorrow. You cannot base your leadership on what people are saying. Identify your vision, work with like-minded people and keep pushing towards it,” he said.
This decision represents a notable political change, especially after he had previously launched the INJECT Party and briefly expressed presidential ambitions in 2025, only to later declare his withdrawal from politics.
Kebaso now asserts that the prevailing political climate has fostered an environment conducive to the unity of leaders from diverse backgrounds.
“It’s true there were issues we did not understand back then, but the time has now called for us to work together,” he said.
His alignment bolsters Jubilee’s initiatives to solidify its base in the Gusii region leading up to the 2027 elections, where the party is anticipated to be a key player within the nascent opposition coalition.
