Social media activist and entrepreneur Morara Kebaso has launched a bold initiative to refund all donations he received from Kenyans during his civic education campaigns, in a move aimed at reclaiming his damaged reputation.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Morara urged anyone who had contributed funds to his campaigns to submit their M-Pesa messages or reference codes for full refunds. “I would like to refund any Kenyan that may have thought that the contributions were a motivation for me to seek leadership,” he posted.
Kebaso’s announcement follows months of criticism and trolling, with many accusing him of betraying the Gen Z movement that swept across Kenya in mid-2024. Initially hailed as a fearless voice against President William Ruto’s administration, Morara’s influence declined after allegations surfaced that he had aligned himself with political power and misused donations for personal gain.
His refund drive has sparked mixed reactions online. While some users lauded his transparency, others criticized his timing and motives. “You had a great chance to rise in leadership, but you blew it,” posted one user, to which Morara responded emotionally: “You dragged me down every day.”
Another user compared his move to the questionable practices of some MPs, accusing him of pulling a political stunt. However, Morara remained adamant, stating, “My reputation is more important than money. And I will guard it with my life.”
The refund process has already begun, with some Kenyans confirming they received back their contributions. “After many days of struggle, I can confirm that Morara Kebaso has paid back my 500,” shared popular X personality @4Real_KE.
The refund drive will continue for the next three days, Morara confirmed, as he seeks to “rewrite the narrative” and distance himself from accusations of dishonesty.
“If you feel robbed or conned because you contributed towards Civic Education activities, kindly comment with your M-Pesa messages,” he urged.
Whether this act of accountability will help restore his public image remains to be seen but it has certainly reignited debate around transparency and trust in digital activism.
