Morara says he returned gifted mansion after quitting politics
Youth activist and former political hopeful Morara Kebaso has revealed that he returned a mansion that had been gifted to him by a well-wishing couple based in Canada after deciding to step back from active politics.
Speaking during an interview livestreamed on Andrew Kibe’s X account on July 23, 2025, Morara shared that the house had been donated by a Kikuyu couple who believed in his political mission and wanted to support his work on the ground.
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The house served as his operations base during his political mobilisation efforts.
“There is a mzee and his wife who are living in Canada that gave me the house,” Morara said. “Ata sio Wakisii, ni Wakikuyu. They saw the value.”
Mansion returned
The gesture, he explained, was a testament to how his message of change had resonated beyond ethnic boundaries. However, as the political pressure mounted and the financial and emotional toll of activism became overwhelming, Morara made the difficult decision to return the property.
“I gave it back when I felt that I couldn’t pull through,” he said candidly.
Morara was in September 2024 handed the mansion, which served as a nerve centre for his operations.
The activist had shared that a family friend living abroad donated the house located in Kahawa Sukari, Nairobi County, which would serve as his office headquarters and the base of his operations.
“A family friend who lives abroad has offered to donate a house in Kahawa Sukari to be our office headquarters and base of operations,” he shared.
Morara, who rose to national prominence for auditing stalled government projects, had also revealed that he would only be required to pay a small service charge to maintain the property.
Morara exits politics
In a detailed statement posted on social media on Monday, June 23, 2025, Kebaso declared that he has finally escaped the pressures of political life and is now ready to live freely without fear of judgement.
He expressed relief at being able to focus on his personal life, business, and travels without the constant scrutiny that comes with public office.
“Guys, I finally escaped politics. I can now live my life. I can do my biz, make my mulla, travel the world, see my friends, visit a bar, and not worry about pictures. I’m free. Nobody can judge me if I dance the wrong way or smile the wrong way. I don’t need security. I can drive myself and race like hell. I don’t have to show up for TV interviews and get misquoted,” Morara said.
