Kenya, July 23 -- Evans Kimori, former co-founder of the Inclusion of National Justice, Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT) Party, has accused activist Morara Kebaso of misusing donated funds intended for the fake INJECT Party, which was never registered with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
In a viral X post on July 22, 2025, Kimori claimed Kebaso used contributions for personal businesses and lavish displays, including faking car breakdowns to collect donations while claiming insurance payouts.
The allegations, which include inadequate security during violent incidents at Bomas and Narok, have reignited controversy over Kebaso's credibility, prompting widespread debate on social media.
Kimori's accusations detail a pattern of alleged financial mismanagement by Kebaso, who rose to prominence during the 2024 Gen Z protests against the Finance Bill.
The ORPP confirmed in a May 2025 report that INJECT, despite Kebaso's December 2024 claim of full registration, remains unregistered, unable to field candidates or join coalitions.
Kimori highlighted that funds raised for INJECT's operations, including promised free party tickets for youth, were diverted to Kebaso's ventures.
"He flaunted wealth from donations while we faced life-threatening attacks," Kimori stated, referencing a chaotic October 2024 Bomas incident where Kebaso was assaulted during a public participation event, with GSU officers intervening to prevent worse outcomes.
The Bomas attack, where Kebaso faced charges of causing a disturbance by shouting "kufa dereva kufa makanga," underscored his contentious activism. Kimori claimed that despite raising funds for security after the incident, Kebaso failed to prioritise safety, leaving supporters vulnerable in Narok and elsewhere.
Netizens further allege Kebaso turned the INJECT headquarters in Kahawa Sukari into a personal residence, prompting key members, including Secretary-General Joshua Okayo, to quit in December 2024, citing conflicting interests.
These resignations, coupled with Kebaso's brief political hiatus in June 2025, have fueled perceptions of INJECT as a "scam" among critics.
Kebaso's defenders, however, argue he remains a vital voice for Kenya's youth, exposing stalled government projects through his "Vampire Diaries" campaign.
His October 2024 arrest for cyber harassment over posts linking President William Ruto to businessman David Langat's financial woes was dismissed as defective by courts, boosting his image as a target of state repression.
Evans Kimori initially praised INJECT's vision, with plans for locally printed T-shirts and a youth-driven 2027 election sweep.
Kimori's recent allegations, including Kebaso's failure to account for security funds despite public appeals, have shifted sentiment, withpeople calling him a "conman" for misleading supporters about INJECT's status.
The ORPP's September 2024 approval of INJECT's name, valid for 90 days, required Kebaso to submit a constitution, membership lists, and 1,000 registered voters from over half of Kenya's counties.
His failure to meet these requirements by December 2024 rendered INJECT legally nonexistent, undermining claims of joining an opposition coalition with leaders like Rigathi Gachagua and Martha Karua.
Kebaso's March 2025 coalition announcement was later contradicted by his April 2025 fallout with Karua, whom he accused of aligning with "corrupt" figures, further isolating INJECT.
Analysts like Beatrice Nyambura note Kebaso's "outsider-insider" paradox, questioning whether his activism is genuine or a state-orchestrated distraction.
Public outrage, amplified by hashtags like #RejectTheScam, reflects distrust in Kebaso's fundraising, with Kimori's claims of insurance fraud adding fuel.
People flock with surging searches for "Morara Kebaso fake INJECT Party" and "Kenya activist funds misuse 2025," including among Kenya's diaspora.
The controversy, set against Kenya's economic struggles and 7.5% GDP budget deficit, underscores demands for transparency.
As Kebaso teases a political comeback, citing a duty to his children, his credibility hangs in the balance, with INJECT's collapse threatening his Gen Z support base and raising questions about accountability in Kenya's activist-driven politics.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.