‘Waves alone don’t win power’ – Morara warns amid rising opposition to Ruto
Activist Morara Kebaso has warned Kenyans over the current political wave, with opposition to President William Ruto’s bid for a second term growing.
In a lengthy statement on his social media platforms on Monday, February 23, 2026, the activist unpacked what should be done to ensure that the current political wave rides to power.
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Kebaso noted that this is not the first time that the country is witnessing a political wave fired by hype, noting that previous ones have not resulted in anything tangible.
“It is not the first time we have had a wave. We always have waves and hypes. But do we ever ride them to power? Do we solidify them into a party? When you are high, that is the time to think. Because if you lose that moment, you will not get it again,” Kebaso said.
Missed opportunities by previous waves
He urged players in the political scene, driving the current wave that has taken the country by storm amid growing opposition to President Ruto’s bid to capitalise on the moment and ensure that the wave evolves into a formidable political party and force.
He opined that the “Tawe” movement that was spearheaded by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natemebya would have achieved more had it evolved into a political party.
“I really admired the Tawe Movement by George Natembeya. It had a beautiful message which was “maskini akiwa na njaa hawezi kuchagua kiongozi bora, toa mluyha kwa umaskini ili anusurike kiasasa. If it had solidified into a political party, it would have had MPs who can vote against oppressive policies or impeach a corrupt leader who is eating development, keeping people poor,” he added.
He also recalled his excitement as the Gen Z movement gained traction and the disappointment when it failed to achieve anything tangible.
“I was so obsessed and in love with the GenZ movement. I used to sleep and see Kenya changing. I gave it my all. I was ready to die. My own family could not believe me. They wondered if I loved Kenya more than I loved them.
Kebaso’s verdict on why waves die with no results
The death of the Gen Z wave left him questioning how men and women of integrity would take over from the current crop of leaders if these waves fail to produce the desired results.
“When it didn’t result in a political party, I started wondering how exactly we hoped to capture power and populate positions with men and women of integrity.
According to Kebaso, the waves die quickly as they are not grounded in shared values, with failure to reject corruption in all its forms and shapes also playing a part.
“They come and die quickly. Because they are not grounded in shared values. We have not agreed as a nation to reject corruption, including that which is done by people from our communities. To that extent, we are dishonest to ourselves,” he concluded.
