Morara Kebaso reveals reasons for leaving Gachagua’s opposition camp
Morara Kebaso, leader of the INJECT Party, publicly explained his decision to part ways with the opposition alliance, which included Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, PLP party leader Martha Karua, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, among others.
Speaking to a local TV station on the night of Thursday, May 15, 2025, Kebaso cited concerns over tribal-driven politics and the inclusion of leaders with questionable records on corruption as his primary reasons for leaving the coalition.
In addition, Kebaso also cited the inclusion of former government officials in the alliance, arguing that their past involvement in corruption undermines the credibility of the opposition.
“Nilitoroka kwa sababu sikukubaliana na nawao kwa njia ambayo wanaipanga siasa kwa njia ya kikabila. Swala la pili ni kwamba wale viongozi ambao ndio wakuu pale upinzani hawana utofauti na William Ruto kwa upande wa ufisadi, kwa sababu kile kiini kikubwa kwa serikali kufeli ni ufisadi, na wale viongozi wako pande wa upinzani wakiongozwa na Rigathi Gachagua ni wafisadi tu kama William Ruto,” Kebaso said.
Reasons for joining
The INJECT party leader further disclosed that he was called to join the coalition, adding that he attended meetings with opposition leaders to explore potential collaborations. However, he found their discussions largely focused on ethnic mobilisation rather than substantive national issues like healthcare, economic development, and stalled government projects.
He noted that the emphasis on tribal politics disillusioned him, leading to his decision to step away from the coalition.
“Unajua ukatai mwito unakata uwitiwalo. Mimi niliitwa kwa mkutano; nilienda na nkasikiliza, na ni muhimu vijana wote waelewe kwamba ukiitwa kwa mukutano, unaenda unasikiliza, kwa sababu hiyo ndio hali ya siasa. Wakati mwengine utaketi nawale ukubaliani na wao kujaribu kuangalia kama taifa inaweza kupata mtazamo mpya, lakini nilipo keti na wao, mimi kama kijana anayetafuta uwongozi mbadala , niliweza kupata. Hatuzungumzi mambo ya afya, hatuzungumzi mambo ya uchumi, hatuzungumzi mambo ya miradi ya serikali ambayo imesimama,” he disclosed.
He emphasised that the tactic the opposition alliance are using to unseat Ruto is outdated and does not resonate with the aspirations of Kenya’s youth.
“Wakati mwengi tulikuwa tunafanya mkutano; tulikuwa tunazungumzia ni nani ataleta watu wa kabila Fulani, je kabila Fulani inawapiga kura wangapi, na tunaweza kuweka pamoja aje tumshinde William Ruto? Na mimi sioni ya kwamba ni njia mzuri kujaribu kupanga siasa yetu kwa njia ya ukabila, na vijana walisha kata hilo,”he added.
