NAIROBI, Kenya – Inject Party Leader Morara Kebaso has begun refunding money to supporters who contributed to his activism campaigns, amid mounting public pressure and accusations of political betrayal.
Kebaso, once hailed as a rising star of Kenya’s youth-led political awakening during the Gen Z protests in mid-2024, announced on Friday via his X account that he is ready to reimburse all individuals who financially supported his past political efforts.
“Anyone who sent me money and feels misled, kindly share your M-Pesa message. I’ll refund it,” Kebaso posted, triggering mixed reactions online.
If you have been calling Morara Kebaso a conman or a thief for receiving public contributions towards civic education efforts, this is your moment to receive a refund of your contribution. Comment with your mpesa message or mpesa ref code. We want to settle the matter once and
At the peak of last year’s youth protests, Kebaso captured the public imagination by exposing stalled or allegedly fake government projects launched by President William Ruto.
His digital activism, bold commentary, and unapologetic stance against state inefficiencies won him widespread admiration — and substantial financial backing from Kenyans eager to support his work.
However, the tide turned in recent months. After announcing his intention to quit active politics, Kebaso was accused by critics of “political conmanship.”
Allegations emerged that he used public donations to fund personal ventures rather than his advocacy, triggering outrage among former supporters.
The backlash intensified when claims surfaced that he had quietly aligned himself with political elites, including those he once publicly condemned.
Kebaso’s refund initiative is already underway, with at least one supporter confirming receipt of over Ksh.11,000.
The gesture appears to be a calculated effort to salvage his credibility and publicly assert his transparency in the face of mounting criticism.
“I’m not here to scam anyone,” he said in a follow-up post. “If you feel wronged, I’ll make it right.”
Kebaso’s sudden re-emergence — after months of keeping a low profile — signals a potential attempt at image rehabilitation.
While some applaud the refund move as a rare act of accountability in Kenyan politics, others see it as a performative gesture too little, too late.
The activist-turned-politician was a central figure in the online discourse during the nationwide Gen Z protests but saw his reputation nosedive after being accused of abandoning the cause for political convenience.
