NAIROBI, Kenya – In a blistering takedown that’s turning heads across political circles and social media feeds, political activist and youth voice Morara Kebaso has publicly disavowed the emerging opposition alliance fronted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and several high-profile political veterans.
His critique? It’s not the revolution young Kenyans demanded—it’s just recycled politics with a fresh coat of paint.
“Is This What Gen Zs Died For?”: Kebaso Slams ‘Recycled’ Opposition Bloc
Kebaso, the outspoken leader of the Inject Party, didn’t hold back after the April 29 meeting in Nairobi that saw Gachagua, former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua of the PLP, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, Kalonzo Musyoka, Mukhisa Kituyi, and Jubilee Party’s Saitoti Torome unveil plans for a unified opposition front ahead of the 2027 general election.
But in a sharply worded statement posted on X, Kebaso questioned the integrity and intent behind the coalition, calling out its inclusion of former government officials “who perfected corruption and state-sponsored violence.”
“Is this what Gen Zs died for? Is this the future we wanted?” he wrote, echoing the frustration of young protesters who’ve filled Kenyan streets in recent months demanding accountability, transparency, and a new political order.
From Ally to Adversary: The Gachagua Fallout
Kebaso’s disillusionment with Gachagua is especially striking considering their recent proximity. Just weeks earlier, the two met in Nairobi (March 1) to discuss youth unemployment, human rights, and potential political reform.
The meeting sparked speculation of a budding alliance, especially after Gachagua floated the idea of naming a Gen Z deputy and Kebaso participated in the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) launch.
In another tweet, Kebaso accused Gachagua of “tribal politicking” and focusing too heavily on Mt. Kenya dynamics—a move he said undercuts national unity. “We cannot build a nation by dividing it first,” he warned.
With his latest remarks, Kebaso has not only distanced himself from Gachagua but drawn a line in the sand between progressive youth leadership and what he dubs the “old guard in disguise.”
Kebaso’s Rallying Cry: Reject the Past, Build Anew
In a tone that mixes Gen Z urgency with seasoned political instinct, Kebaso called on young Kenyans to reject the proposed coalition and instead forge a path forward with clean hands and new ideas.
“I urge all young people of Kenya to reject this coalition,” he wrote. “Let all young leaders come together and chart a new path for Kenya… We will not recycle the problem to solve the problem.”
He doesn’t oppose opposition unity per se—he agrees it’s necessary. But the key, he insists, lies in shared values, not shared history. “What is the glue that will hold us together?” he asked. “Do we have shared values, or are we just uniting to replace the problem with another probilem?”
A Generation at a Crossroads
Kebaso’s commentary isn’t just another political jab. It reflects a deeper frustration within Kenya’s younger electorate, especially those who’ve risked—and in some cases, lost—their lives for meaningful reform.
His words serve as both a warning and a challenge: if Kenya wants a better future, it can’t be built by repackaging the past.
And with the 2027 elections on the horizon, one thing is clear—Gen Z is watching, and they’re not buying what the establishment is selling.
