Morara Kebaso Joins Jubilee to Contest Borabu MP Seat

Activist-cum-politician Morara Kebaso

Political activist Morara Kebaso has announced that he will contest the Borabu parliamentary seat on a Jubilee Party ticket in the 2027 General Election. The move sidelines the INJECT Party he launched less than two years ago as he shifts to an established political outfit.

Kebaso made the announcement during an interview with media personality Oga Obinna on Monday, June 29. He said political realities in Nyamira County and the larger Gusii region informed his decision.

Why Kebaso Chose Jubilee

Kebaso said he had decided to suspend the activities of the Injection of National Justice, Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT) Party. He argued that Jubilee offers the best platform for anyone seeking elective office in the Gusii region.

“INJECT Party itakaa kwa kabati, kwa saa hizi tunafanya kazi na chama cha Dr Fred Matiang’i, Jubilee Party. Yes, I have joined the Jubilee Party, we have to go with the realities of the politics of the day,” Kebaso said.

He maintained that voters in Borabu and across Nyamira strongly associate with Jubilee. He added that ignoring those political realities would make it difficult for any candidate to sell their agenda.

“Pale Borabu, ama Nyamira County, ama Gusii region, huwezi kutaja kitu ingine. Lazima ikuwe Jubilee and you know you don’t want to make people emotional because they won’t even listen to the message that you have. They won’t even give you an opportunity to serve them,” he said.

Focus Shifts to 2027

Kebaso said he will now concentrate on winning the Borabu parliamentary seat. His decision marks a sharp departure from his earlier push to build INJECT into a national youth-driven political movement.

He unveiled INJECT after rising to prominence during the 2024 Gen Z protests. The party attracted young supporters who embraced his calls for accountability, economic reforms and better governance.

Matiang'i's Influence

Kebaso's decision also boosts Jubilee's influence in the Gusii region ahead of the 2027 elections. The party has already endorsed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i as its deputy party leader and presidential flag-bearer.

The announcement reflects the growing role of regional political calculations as leaders prepare for the next General Election. It also suggests that established parties continue to hold a significant advantage over newer political movements in key voting blocs.