Morara Tells Off Critics, Declares End to Seeking Social Media Approval
Morara Kebaso, leader of the Inclusive National Justice, Economic & Civic Transformation (INJECT) party and a vocal youth activist, has issued a pointed response to his critics.
In a detailed statement published via his official social media accounts on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Kebaso expressed frustration with persistent online attacks against him and other young leaders, stating he is no longer seeking validation from Kenyans on social media.
He began by stating that the toxic environment fostered online is deliberately divisive and sustains a political system that thrives on corruption and manipulation.
“I am tired of trying to be loved by Kenyans on social media. I think we have been programmed to hate each other and keep the old corrupt system in power,” he wrote.
Kebaso argued that what many engage in online is not political discourse but reactionary activism that weakens efforts toward credible leadership. According to him, this approach lacks the strategic grounding needed to bring about real political change.
He warned against a culture that tears down every emerging young leader while applying no scrutiny to the entrenched, often corrupt political elite. Kebaso questioned how any new leadership could emerge under such circumstances.
“We cannot be in this business of pulling down every young leader that tries to come up and not apply the same standards on the old corrupt leaders,” he stated.
He went on to criticize the double standards where veteran politicians are allowed to collaborate regardless of party lines, yet young leaders are immediately accused of betrayal or hidden agendas when they attempt similar alliances.
“We allow the legacy politicians to meet and plan together despite being from different political parties,” he noted. “But we don’t want to extend the same grace to young leaders who want to overthrow this system.”
According to Kebaso, this imbalance discourages youth participation in politics and ensures the continued dominance of figures who have long contributed to the country’s governance failures.
“Where will leaders come from if we keep canceling and deplatforming our own for very flimsy reasons, while allowing corrupt thieves and murderers to continue enjoying the airwaves?” he posed.
He also criticized the tendency to rely on rumors and labels rather than facts. Kebaso said many youth leaders are falsely branded with defamatory terms such as “conman,” “beggar,” or “project” without evidence.
“You call someone a conman and everyone adopts it without producing evidence to show what was conned,” he said. “You call someone a beggar, yet you understand that politics is expensive. Until we break the ice of campaign financing, no single youth can make it.”
Kebaso further called out the hypocrisy in tolerating leaders accused of large-scale corruption, yet targeting young activists based on unverified allegations.
“You call someone a project or a traitor without evidence to show when they were paid, how much they were paid, and who paid them. Are we going to keep fighting and tearing each other on the basis of lies?” he asked. “Was this movement designed to self-destruct?”
Despite the criticism he continues to face, Kebaso said he remains hopeful. He believes there is a large segment of young Kenyans who still desire honest leadership free from both a corrupt government and an unreliable opposition.
“I believe there are millions of youth out there who are looking for an option. They don’t want to choose between a corrupt government and a crooked opposition,” he said.
He extended an invitation to young people from across the political spectrum to join in building a movement focused on genuine transformation, regardless of their current roles or affiliations.
“It doesn’t matter which political party you are in right now. You could even be working in State House. But if you have sensed the moment and you want to be part of the alternative, do not be afraid,” Kebaso stated. “Join us this week as we meet more young leaders who want to form a political movement for change. Let us reason together.”
Kebaso also urged his supporters to ignore hateful commentary on social media. He attributed most of the negativity to broader socioeconomic frustrations many Kenyans are currently enduring.
“Ignore the hate comments on social media. Most of them are coming from people who are depressed and frustrated,” he wrote. “Some have lost their businesses due to harsh economic conditions. Others have lost their jobs. Others are living on a salary that cannot sustain a stomach and a roof.”
He concluded by calling for empathy and resilience, stating that the real challenge lies not in the online backlash but in building a viable alternative that can confront Kenya’s deep-rooted political and economic problems.
Kebaso’s message underscores the increasing tension between emerging political voices and a public that is both skeptical and disillusioned. His comments have sparked fresh conversations around generational politics, accountability, and the role of youth in Kenya’s democratic future.
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Morara Tells Off Critics, Declares End to Seeking Social Media Approval
