Political analyst and activist Morara Kebaso has issued a stark warning to Kenyans, arguing that meaningful change in the country cannot be achieved through individuals entering the political system, but only through an informed and united citizenry.
In a strongly worded message shared on his social media platforms, Kebaso challenged the belief that reform-minded leaders can transform governance from within what he described as a “rotten system.”
Using prominent examples, Kebaso questioned whether joining politics has protected or improved the fortunes of respected professionals and leaders.
He asked whether former Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja was able to safeguard her business after becoming a politician, or whether former Kenya Airways CEO Ronald Karauri saved his betting enterprise by joining Parliament.
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He also took aim at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, questioning why, in his view, powerful speeches have not translated into tangible change on the ground.
Kebaso further referenced former investigative journalist and legislator Mohammed Ali, asking what happened to his once-popular anti-corruption crusade, famously branded “Paruwanja la Ufisadi,” after he joined elective politics.
According to Kebaso, the problem lies in the nature of the political system itself. He argued that systems are designed to protect their own interests and often end up reshaping those who enter them.
“A system changes you before you change it,” he warned, adding that prolonged exposure to power can corrupt morals, alter beliefs, and normalize the exploitation of citizens.
The activist insisted that no single individual, no matter how principled, can dismantle a deeply entrenched system from the inside. Instead, he said the only force capable of overthrowing such a system is the people of Kenya themselves.
Kebaso emphasized the importance of civic education, urging Kenyans to understand how governance works and to recognize what he termed as “false hope” sold during election cycles. Without an informed public, he warned, the country will remain trapped in a cycle of unfulfilled promises.
“Nothing will change until we change it,” Kebaso concluded, calling on citizens to take collective responsibility for Kenya’s future.
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