Lawyer turned political activist Morara Kebaso on Wednesday, October 9 announced that he is stepping back from politics and activism to reassess his approach and find better ways to engage with his supporters.

In a statement, Kebaso expressed frustration with some of his followers, noting that while they offer vocal support online, they fail to stand by him during difficult times. He explained that this shortfall has prompted him to rethink his strategy for mobilising his base.

“I’m taking a brief break to re-strategize. I have a challenge that needs addressing. Many of my supporters cheer me online, but they don’t show up when I face trouble. I need to find a better way to ensure my loyal supporters stand by me when I’m under attack,” he said.

Kebaso also highlighted the increased pressure he’s been under, stating that authorities have become more strategic in targeting him. “The attacks have intensified, and the police are getting smarter. They choose moments when bigger events are happening so that their actions go unnoticed.”

This decision came after Kebaso faced several recent challenges. He has been arrested twice in the past few weeks on what his supporters believe are trumped-up charges.

In the first instance, he was charged with cyber harassment, but the case was swiftly dismissed when the main accuser, David Langat, denied involvement in the complaint.

During a public participation session on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Bomas of Kenya, Kebaso was attacked by some delegates and denied the opportunity to speak.

In response, he posted a video days later expressing his concerns that a National Intelligence Service (NIS) mole had infiltrated his inner circle.

He linked this suspicion to a series of unusual incidents, including a car accident in Embu where his team discovered the vehicle involved was not registered to an individual, but a nonexistent company.

In the same video, Kebaso revealed that he had started taking his security more seriously, as details about his movements would often be leaked, resulting in harmful incidents. He believes that the mole is someone very close to him, citing an attempt to poison his food as further evidence.

He called on Kenyans to report any suspicious activity from his team and assured them he would thoroughly vet every member to remove any untrustworthy individuals.

Kebaso also appealed for financial support from his followers to help cover the costs of private security, which he admitted was becoming increasingly expensive.

Most recently, just a day ago, Kebaso was arrested again, this time for causing a public disturbance by shouting “Kufa Dereva Kufa Makanga” during the incident at Bomas when he was attacked.

As he takes this break, Kebaso’s focus is on finding a way to strengthen his support base and ensure that those who stand with him online also have his back in real-life confrontations.

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