Political activist and Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has launched a blistering attack on the newly formed opposition alliance led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, calling its credibility into question and distancing himself from any association with the movement. Kebaso’s comments come in the wake of the April 29 meeting in Nairobi that brought together prominent opposition figures in a bid to unify forces ahead of the 2027 general election.
The alliance includes political heavyweights such as former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, PLP leader Martha Karua, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Minister Mukhisa Kituyi, and Jubilee Party chair Saitoti Torome. While the coalition is positioning itself as the alternative to President William Ruto’s administration, Kebaso argued that many of its members have questionable pasts that disqualify them from championing a credible reform agenda.
“Is this what Gen Zs died for? Is this the future we wanted?” Kebaso posted on X, referencing the youth-led protests that have rocked Kenya in recent months, driven by frustration over corruption, unemployment, and governance failures. He specifically criticised the inclusion of former state officials implicated in corruption and human rights violations, stating, “We will not recycle the problem to solve the problem.”
His remarks resonate with a growing number of young Kenyans disillusioned with traditional politics and seeking a radical break from the past. Kebaso, once seen as a possible ally of Gachagua after a March meeting discussing political reforms, has now fully distanced himself, accusing Gachagua of tribal politics and lacking a national vision.
“Opposition leaders should unite I agree 100 per cent,” Kebaso stated. “But what is the glue that will hold us together? Do we have shared values?”
Kebaso’s stance signals a deepening ideological divide within Kenya’s opposition and underscores Gen Z’s demand for fresh leadership. As the 2027 race begins to take shape, it remains to be seen whether youth voices like Kebaso’s can mobilise a genuine alternative or whether old political forces will once again dominate the stage.
