Morara to Karua: Make me EACC boss if you become president
By Martin Oduor, February 27, 2025Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has called on Martha Karua, leader of the newly launched People’s Liberation Party (PLP), to appoint him as head of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should she ascend to the presidency.
Speaking at the PLP’s official launch on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Morara decried the pervasive corruption in Kenya, describing it as an existential threat to the nation’s progress.
“I have had the privilege of touring this country—32 counties in total. Na mheshimiwa mimi nataka kukuambia yakwamba ile mambo inaendelea hapa ni wizi, wizi bila kazi. It’s theft to the left, theft to the right and theft in the centre,” Morara lamented.
“Out of a budget of 3.9 trillion, 70 per cent of it goes to theft and pilferage of public funds. And if you go everywhere in this country, it is dead project after dead project. Corruption has killed our devolution, it has killed opportunities to young people,” he added.
The outspoken activist-turned-politician implored Karua to make the fight against corruption a central agenda should she assume the highest office in the land.
“Please, if you get an opportunity, give that a thought and ensure that we end corruption in our country,” he urged.
Kebaso, who has previously expressed presidential ambitions, emphasized that his primary goal is to rid the country of graft.
He declared his willingness to serve as EACC chair without financial compensation if Karua grants him the role.
“Mimi nina asma ya kuwa rais wa Kenya, but that is the will of God. It’s God that gives leadership, it’s not me to give it to myself. If you become our president ahead of me, ile kitu pekeake naomba ni kiti ya anti-corruption. I want to work for free, I don’t want to be paid. Nipatie tu hio kiti ya EACC na uzime simu uniwache mimi ntashugulikia hawa watu,” he asserted.
Several leaders including Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka attended the launch of Martha Karua’s party.
The formation of PLP comes amid growing efforts by Karua, Gachagua, Kalonzo, and Wamalwa to forge a strong alliance ahead of the 2027 general election. Their objective is to mount a formidable challenge against President William Ruto’s administration.
The group has been holding a series of meetings to solidify their support, particularly in the Mt. Kenya region, where Gachagua has been actively consolidating his political base. Karua and Gachagua have met at least twice in public in recent weeks.