Morara Kebaso hits at ‘poor and miserable’ Kenyans for defending corrupt politicians
By Charles Ouma, February 12, 2026Activist Morara Kebaso has given his verdict on Kenyans who defend corrupt politicians looting the country’s public resources.
In a terse statement shared across his social media platforms on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Morara shared his observation that most of those defending the corrupt elite are trapped in poverty and living miserable lives while the resources meant to help them are being looted by the same politicians that they support.
“All the people who defend the corrupt politicians in the name of the tribe are poor and miserable. I have not met anyone who earns a good salary, runs a profitable business, drives a good car or lives in a quiet neighbourhood defending corruption,” Kebaso said.
Poverty as a tool for political control
According to the activist, poverty has emerged as a tool for political control, wielded by politicians to achieve their ambitions.
He observed that, ironically, Kenyan voters appear to be grateful and full of praise for the same people responsible for their poverty and defend them fiercely.
“It is becoming clearer to me that poverty is a tool of political control. As long as the majority of Kenyan voters are poor, they will always be grateful to the people who made them poor,” he added.
The activist shared his observation that some go the extra mile of owning corrupt politicians, using the phrase “mwizi wetu ni mzuri kuliko mwizi wenu (our thief is better than yours).”
Kebaso emphasises need for activism
He emphasised the need for civic education, noting that it holds the key to ushering in a new era of leadership that will see the country progress.
“It is only a jobless youth that says, ‘Mwizi wetu ni mzuri kuliko mwizi wenu.’ Since we can’t alleviate poverty without political power that changes policy, we need to do civic education. And as you are aware, it’s difficult to teach on an empty stomach. When the one with the stolen food shows up, they all run to him and kiss his ass, saying, ‘mwizi wetu mwizi wetu’. Akishiba tumeshiba,” he added.
The youthful activist shot to prominence with his fierce criticism of the government through his initiative dubbed “Vampire Diaries”.
He traversed the country, shining the spotlight on stalled government projects that had gobbled millions with nothing tangible to show for it.