Why Morara Kebaso’s Uhuru Park Rally Fell Flat: Did the Youth Reject His Call?

Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso had called on unemployed Kenyan youth to show up for a rally at Uhuru Park, dubbed the “National Jobless Rally.”

The event was intended to pressure the government into providing jobs or startup capital for youth-led businesses. However, the rally failed spectacularly—there were no crowds as anticipated, and most notably, Morara himself did not attend.

The dismal turnout and his absence raise several critical questions: Why did the rally flop? Has Morara Kebaso lost his influence over the youth? And is he truly a serious political contender?

Morara Kebaso: A Leader Who Didn’t Show Up

One of the primary reasons the rally failed was Morara Kebaso’s own absence. Leadership requires leading from the front, and in this case, Morara failed to deliver.

His decision not to attend an event he organized significantly damaged his credibility. When a leader rallies people around a cause and then fails to appear, it sends a message of unseriousness and insincerity.

The youth who had considered attending may have perceived this as a betrayal, reinforcing doubts about his ability to lead.

Morara’s Waning Influence

Over the past six months, Morara Kebaso has attempted to position himself as a voice of the youth, mainly through his viral “Vampires Diaries” series on X (formerly Twitter).

In these posts, he exposed various stalled projects launched by President William Ruto. This won him a degree of online popularity, but converting social media clout into real-world influence has proven difficult for him.

His struggle to translate online activism into tangible political action has made many youth skeptical of his intentions.

Morara has been using his limited following to fuel what appears to be an unserious presidential bid for 2027.

His actions indicate that he is more interested in leveraging his influence for personal gain rather than genuinely championing youth issues.

A Flip-Flopping Political Strategy

Morara’s inconsistency has also contributed to his dwindling support. His political maneuvers are erratic, and he often changes his stance depending on who is willing to support him financially.

Initially, he attempted to align himself with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a politician known for his tribal brand of politics rather than youth-centered, issue-based leadership.

Morara even pleaded for a meeting with Gachagua on social media, a move that backfired as youth activists questioned his credibility.

When Morara finally secured a meeting with Gachagua, he proudly posted photos from their encounter on social media. However, instead of gaining support, he faced a major backlash.

Many viewed this alliance as a contradiction of his self-proclaimed youth leadership, seeing him as a puppet for the older political elite.

Within a week, it became evident that Gachagua was not interested in Morara’s political ambitions, most likely realizing that Morara lacked a clear and sustainable political agenda.

After this fallout, Morara abruptly changed his stance on Gachagua, attempting to distance himself. This inconsistency has made it difficult for the youth to take him seriously.

Leadership requires decisiveness, and Morara’s flip-flopping behavior has only solidified perceptions of him as unreliable and opportunistic.

A Failed Attempt to Monetize Youth Support

Beyond his political miscalculations, Morara has also faced accusations of exploiting unemployed youth for personal financial gain.

Reports suggest that he has been using his following to solicit money under the guise of mobilizing support. Allegedly, he has requested funds for fueling his car and renting public address systems, raising questions about the true purpose of his activism.

Many youth are now questioning whether Morara is genuinely advocating for their interests or merely using them as a bargaining chip for financial and political favors.

The lack of trust in his leadership explains why the unemployed youth he sought to rally at Uhuru Park did not turn up. When people feel exploited rather than empowered, they withdraw their support.

A Case Study in Political Missteps

The failure of the “National Jobless Rally” serves as a case study in how not to build a political movement. Several factors contributed to its downfall:

1. Lack of commitment – Morara did not even attend his own rally.
2. Inconsistency in alliances – His shift from wooing Gachagua to later denouncing him made him appear unprincipled.
3. Failure to connect online clout with real-world influence – Social media popularity does not automatically translate into political power.
4. Perceived exploitation of supportersAccusations of extortion have tainted his credibility.

The Road Ahead for Morara Kebaso

The collapse of Morara Kebaso’s Uhuru Park rally should serve as a wake-up call. If he is genuinely serious about leading the youth, he must rethink his approach.

He needs to build a movement based on integrity, consistency, and clear policy proposals rather than relying on social media antics and fleeting political partnerships.

More importantly, he must demonstrate genuine leadership by actively engaging with the people he claims to represent—not just when cameras are rolling, but in the grassroots efforts that truly make a difference.

Until then, the youth seem to have made their stance clear: they are not interested in following a leader who cannot lead himself.

As it stands, Morara Kebaso’s political journey appears to be on shaky ground. Unless he reassesses his strategy, his dream of challenging President Ruto in 2027 may remain just that—a dream.