Political activist-turned-politician Morara Kebaso has announced that he will contest the Borabu parliamentary seat on a Jubilee Party ticket, effectively shelving the INJECT Party he founded less than two years ago.

The surprise declaration marks a significant shift for Kebaso, who rose to national prominence during the 2024 Gen Z protests and later launched the Injection of National Justice, Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT) Party as a youth-driven political movement.

“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.

Kebaso also confirmed that he will be seeking the Borabu Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election under the Jubilee Party banner.

A dramatic turnaround

The announcement represents a sharp departure from Kebaso’s earlier political messaging. Following the anti-government protests in 2024, he unveiled the INJECT Party as a platform intended to give young Kenyans an alternative to the country’s traditional political formations. The movement championed integrity, youth leadership and governance reforms, with Kebaso promising to field candidates across the country.

In April 2025, he announced that all young aspirants seeking elective office through INJECT would receive free party tickets, saying the initiative was designed to lower barriers to political participation for the youth.

A month earlier, Kebaso had declared that INJECT had joined the opposition coalition, arguing that the party’s mission was to offer solutions rather than merely criticise the government.

“Our job is not to complain about this or that & him or her. Our mission is to offer solutions,” he said at the time.

Questions over INJECT’s future

Kebaso’s latest remarks have now cast uncertainty over the future of the political outfit, with his statement suggesting the party will take a back seat as he pursues elective politics through Jubilee.

His decision also follows months of questions surrounding the party’s organisational status. While Kebaso had presented INJECT as a national political vehicle, reports earlier this year indicated that the party had not completed registration with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, limiting its ability to field candidates independently.

The activist had previously defended the movement as a long-term project aimed at transforming Kenya’s political culture and reducing the influence of ethnic politics.

Betting on Jubilee’s influence

Kebaso acknowledged that local political dynamics played a decisive role in his decision. His endorsement of Jubilee reflects the party’s enduring influence in parts of the Gusii region, particularly following the emergence of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as one of the country’s leading opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections.

By aligning himself with Jubilee, Kebaso appears to be prioritising electoral viability over maintaining his own political vehicle, arguing that voters are more likely to embrace a familiar party brand than a relatively new movement.

The move is likely to spark debate among his supporters, many of whom rallied behind his earlier call for young leaders to build new political parties instead of joining established outfits.

It also marks one of the clearest indications, yet that Kenya’s emerging generation of politicians is increasingly willing to adapt to regional political realities as the race toward the 2027 General Election gathers momentum-PeopleDaily.Digital.

Transport CS Davis Chirchir’s father Edwin Koech has died.Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has sent a message of condolence to Chirchir following the death of his father, Koech.

In a statement, Cheruiyot said his thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time, describing the late Koech as a strong guiding pillar not only to his family but also to many others who benefited from his mentorship.

In his message, Cheruiyot noted that Mzee Koech played a fatherly role to countless individuals, offering guidance and support that extended beyond his immediate and extended family.

Cheruiyot praised the values Koech espoused and the lessons he imparted, saying they will continue to inspire those who knew him.

He also highlighted Koech’s foresight and ability to encourage others to pursue ambitions beyond perceived limits.

The Majority Leader said the late patriarch’s influence will be remembered for generations, as those he mentored carry forward his legacy of leadership, vision and service to the community.

“My thoughts and prayers to the family of Davis Chirchir ( CS, Roads and Transport) following the loss of his father Edwin Koech. Mzee Koech stood as strong guiding pillar and played a father figure to countless people – providing invaluable mentorship beyond his immediate and extended family. We celebrate the values he espoused, lessons he imparted and unparalleled foresight in inspiring those around and under him to dare the unimaginable,” Cheruiyot said.

“My deepest condolences to Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on the passing of your dear father, Edwin Koech. May you and your family be upheld with grace, strength and peace as you navigate this profound loss,” Interior PS Raymond Omollo said-STAR.