Inject Party Leader Morara Kebaso has announced that he is stepping away from active political engagement, saying he will no longer take part in political debates as he shifts his attention to business and personal pursuits, while still remaining a registered voter willing to support leadership he believes can deliver change.
In a statement shared on Wednesday, Kebaso said his decision follows reflection on his experience within the political space, pointing to frustrations tied to voter behaviour, the high cost of campaigning, and deep-rooted tribal influences that shape political choices in the country.
“As earlier indicated, I have no interest in any political position. I did my part,” he said.
He explained that his exit from active politics is informed by what he has come to understand about the electorate and the broader political environment, noting that his experience led him to accept the current realities of the system.
“I learnt the Kenyan voter and I understood why Kenya is the way it is. I made peace with it,” he added, suggesting a sense of acceptance of the prevailing political dynamics.
Morara Kebaso's X (formely Twitter) post on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. PHOTO/Morara Kebaso (X)Kebaso also cited financial strain as a major factor in his decision, describing political participation under current conditions as unsustainable for him. He said the demands of campaigning and maintaining a political presence require resources he is not willing or able to commit.
“At this point in my life I have no money to waste,” he said, adding that he also lacks “energy to steal for sustenance of political power.”
He further criticised what he described as entrenched patterns in the political landscape, particularly the role of tribal alignment and popularity-driven support, which he argued often influences voter decisions regardless of policy or leadership quality.
“I am not willing to align to the tribal wave just because the kingpin is popular or the party is popular among voters who also don’t know why they are supporting,” he said.
According to him, these recurring patterns contribute to stagnation in the country’s political progress. “It’s the same old stuff that leads nowhere,” he remarked.
Kebaso also expressed frustration with what he views as limited public appreciation of campaign financing issues, saying the subject remains poorly understood despite its influence on elections and governance outcomes.
“I also don’t have any more words to explain campaign financing and why we should care about it,” he said.
He indicated that his focus has now fully shifted to building his business interests, stating that he intends to dedicate his time and energy to the private sector going forward.
“The energy I have has been redirected to building the business brand. And that is where 100% of my focus is,” he said.
As part of this transition, Kebaso said he is deliberately disengaging from political discussions and related media content, distancing himself from ongoing political conversations.
“I also don’t watch news and I don’t listen to political speeches,” he said, adding that anyone seeking him for political matters should understand his unavailability.
Despite stepping back, he made it clear that he is not exiting civic participation entirely. He confirmed that he still holds a voter’s card and may take part in future elections if he finds a candidate who aligns with his expectations.
“Niko kadi,” he said. “Just in case an opportunity arises to vote for a political leader that can bring change.”
His remarks come at a time when debates continue around voter behaviour, campaign financing, and the nature of political competition, with some actors expressing similar concerns about the challenges of operating outside established political structures.
While Kebaso did not specify whether his withdrawal is permanent, his statement signals a clear pause in his political involvement, as he redirects his efforts toward business while retaining a limited role within the democratic process as a voter.
