Activist Morara Kebaso has officially bowed out of politics, announcing he will no longer pursue any political ambitions, including his previously declared intention to run for the presidency in 2027.
Taking to his social media platforms, the once-fiery political commentator described the decision as a long-awaited personal liberation.
“Guys, I finally escaped politics. I can now live my life. I can do my business, make my money, travel the world, see my friends, visit a bar, and not worry about pictures. I'm free,” he declared.
Kebaso’s abrupt exit from the political stage stunned many, fuelling widespread speculation across social media. Known for championing progressive reforms and critiquing the establishment, his withdrawal has left a vacuum in activist circles and among young voters who saw him as a breath of fresh air.
The outspoken figure opened up about the emotional and mental toll public life had taken on him, saying the pressure to maintain a polished image and constant public scrutiny had become overwhelming.
“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,” he said.
As rumours swirled regarding his sudden departure, some claimed he had been paid between KSh 200 million and KSh 500 million to align with President William Ruto's government.
Kebaso flatly denied the allegations, calling them baseless fabrications by government-aligned bloggers.
“I have never thought of receiving any money to change my stand. Integrity in this country is treated with suspicion, and that is a very sad thing,” he asserted.
Kebaso, who rose to prominence by publicly holding government institutions accountable and demanding developmental change, expressed frustration at how a video he once made was twisted to appear as though he supported the regime.
“This is very false. First, I have never supported the government. There is a video I did on how Kenyans should make better choices at the ballot, and how it would be useless to remove a president only to replace him with a worse one. Some people twisted and edited it to make it sound like I was endorsing the government, which is simply not true,” he explained.
He also addressed claims that he stopped producing his popular TikTok commentary series, “Vampire Diaries”, due to political interference or government payouts. The series had gained traction for exposing stalled and abandoned government projects.
“The reason I haven’t been able to do Vampire Diaries is because it’s expensive to travel to all these places,” he clarified, insisting he was never paid off to silence his voice.
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