By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
Kenya, June 30, 2026 - Political activist-turned-politician Morara Kebaso has abandoned his own political party in favour of Jubilee, saying the move is a strategic decision driven by political realities ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The INJECT Party leader confirmed that he has joined the Jubilee Party, which has become the political vehicle associated with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's presidential bid.
"The INJECT Party will remain on the shelf. At the moment, we are working with the party of Chairman Fred Matiang'i, which is the Jubilee Party," Kebaso said during an interview on a local television station.
Asked whether he had officially joined Jubilee, he responded: "Yes, yes, yes. We have to go with the realities of the politics of the day."
Kebaso said the decision reflects the political landscape in the Gusii region, where he intends to contest the Borabu parliamentary seat in 2027.
According to him, introducing a new political party in the region would make it difficult for voters to focus on the ideas being presented.
"In Borabu, Nyamira County and the larger Gusii region, people are accustomed to Jubilee. If you introduce another party, they may not even listen to what you have to say," he said.
He argued that political branding should not become a barrier to public service.
"You don't want to make people emotional because they won't even listen to the good message that you have or give you an opportunity to serve them," Kebaso added.
The activist, who rose to national prominence during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests through his "Vampire Diaries" campaign exposing stalled government projects, said politics requires leaders to build alliances, even with people they once disagreed with.
"Leaders fight and then they agree. The politics of the day is that people have to work together to achieve a national goal. We don't keep grudges," he said.
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He urged politicians to focus on long-term goals instead of dwelling on past differences.
"If you keep remembering these things, you'll end up carrying a bag of grudges. I have also been wronged by many people, but you move on quickly so that you're able to serve people," he said.
Kebaso also cautioned leaders against making political decisions based solely on public opinion.
"The people who support you today may criticise you tomorrow, and those criticising you today may support you tomorrow. You cannot base your leadership on what people are saying. Identify your vision, work with like-minded people and keep pushing towards it," he said.
His decision marks a significant political shift after launching the INJECT Party and briefly declaring his interest in the presidency in 2025 before announcing he was stepping away from politics.
Kebaso now says the current political environment has created an opportunity for leaders with different backgrounds to unite.
"It's true there were issues we did not understand back then, but the time has now called for us to work together," he said.
His move adds momentum to Jubilee's efforts to consolidate support in the Gusii region ahead of the 2027 elections, where the party is expected to play a central role in the emerging opposition alliance.