Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has announced that he has joined the Jubilee Party, signalling a major political shift as he throws his weight behind the political camp associated with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview on a local television station, Kebaso said he would no longer use the Inject Party as his political vehicle, explaining that prevailing political realities had informed his decision.
“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.
Asked whether he had formally joined Jubilee, Kebaso responded:
“Yes, yes, yes. We have to go with the realities of the politics of the day.”
He said the move was largely influenced by political sentiments in the Gusii region, arguing that leaders must operate within familiar political structures if they are to effectively engage the electorate.
“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,” Kebaso said.
According to Kebaso, party branding should not become an obstacle to delivering a political message or pursuing 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,” he said.
Addressing criticism over working with politicians he had previously opposed, Kebaso maintained that political cooperation often requires leaders to set aside past differences in pursuit of shared national interests.
“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 hold grudges,” he said.
He encouraged political leaders to remain focused on their long-term objectives rather than dwelling on previous disputes.
“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,” Kebaso said.
Kebaso further observed that public opinion is constantly evolving and should not dictate a leader’s political direction.
“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.
He added that the current political landscape had created an opportunity for leaders with different political histories to work together.
“It’s true there were issues we did not understand back then, but the time has now come for us to work together,” he said.
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