NAIROBI, Kenya – Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has made a bold appeal to Martha Karua, leader of the newly launched People’s Liberation Party (PLP), urging her to appoint him as chair of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) if she becomes president.
Speaking at the official launch of PLP on Thursday, February 27, Kebaso painted a grim picture of corruption in Kenya, calling it the country’s greatest impediment to progress.
“I have had the privilege of touring 32 counties, and what I have seen is theft to the left, theft to the right, and theft in the center,” he lamented.
Kebaso claimed that 70% of Kenya’s KSh 3.9 trillion budget is lost to corruption, leading to stalled projects and wasted resources.
He warned that the scourge has crippled devolution and robbed young people of opportunities.
In a direct appeal to Karua, he urged her to make the anti-graft fight a top priority if she secures the presidency. “If you get the opportunity, give this a thought. Let’s end corruption in our country,” he said.
Kebaso, a known activist-turned-politician, also declared his willingness to serve as EACC chair without pay, vowing to clean up Kenya’s public sector if given the mandate.
“I have ambitions of being Kenya’s president, but that is God’s will. If you get there before me, the only thing I ask for is the EACC chairmanship. I will work for free—just give me the position and turn off your phone; I will handle them,” he asserted.
The launch of Karua’s PLP comes at a time of shifting political alliances, with key opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, aligning to form a strong coalition against President William Ruto in 2027.
The group has been holding strategic meetings to consolidate support, particularly in the Mt. Kenya region, where Gachagua has been working to solidify his base.
Karua and Gachagua have met publicly at least twice in recent weeks, signaling a possible partnership.
While Karua has not responded to Kebaso’s request, his offer highlights the growing focus on corruption as a campaign issue in the run-up to the next general election.
