Morara Kebaso Urges Elected Leaders to Avoid Sycophancy and Prioritize Objectivity
In a recent interview on Spice FM’s Situation Room, Morara Kebaso, leader of the Inject Party, delivered a powerful message to elected leaders, urging them to prioritize objectivity over sycophancy to gain favor with President William Ruto. Kebaso’s comments come as a call for a shift in how politicians approach leadership and power.
Kebaso, speaking alongside Kasmuel McOure, a youth leader and member of the ODM (Orange Democratic Movement), expressed concern over the culture of sycophancy he believes is prevalent in the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. He pointed out that many UDA members are overly eager to please the president, to the point where they fear speaking the truth to power. According to Kebaso, this lack of honesty among leaders stems from a fear of being excluded from political perks and opportunities, leading them to become “simps” who are unwilling to criticize the government.
“In UDA, everyone wants to please the president. Speaking truth to power is something that is lacking because they fear being denied the goodies of power,” said Kebaso. He emphasized that this behavior has led to a stifling of progressive voices within the party. Kebaso pointed out that some ODM leaders, however, have maintained a consistent, principled approach to politics, even as party dynamics shift with the formation of a broader government.
Kebaso also addressed the struggles faced by young people trying to break into the political scene. He argued that the current political landscape favors established parties and the wealthy, leaving many young people, especially those from marginalized communities, without a chance to run for office. He highlighted financial constraints and fear of persecution as significant barriers preventing the youth from pursuing their political ambitions.
“Most young people are economically impoverished. They do not have the money that politicians use to run their campaigns, and they are also afraid of being targeted, abducted, or even killed,” Kebaso noted. He urged voters to rethink their approach to campaign financing, calling for a change in attitudes toward financial support during elections.
Kasmuel McOure, who recently joined ODM, shared his thoughts on youth involvement in politics. McOure explained that while the Gen-Z movement initially sought to remain a non-political entity, he ultimately joined ODM because he felt the party aligned with his ideologies. McOure emphasized that the youth must vote for policies rather than personalities in upcoming elections, a sentiment echoed by Kebaso.
“We need to realize that our problem is not just leaders, but the system that brings them to power,” Kebaso stated. He urged citizens to take an active role in holding leaders accountable and to demand better governance. He further emphasized that in counties where there is effective governance, citizens are highly involved in tracking the progress of government projects.
As Kenya gears up for the 2027 elections, both Kebaso and McOure are calling for a shift in how political campaigns are run, encouraging voters to focus on policies and demand accountability from their leaders. Kebaso concluded by stressing the importance of young people’s involvement in shaping Kenya’s political future, despite the challenges they face.
The conversation on leadership, sycophancy, and the role of youth in shaping the country’s future is set to continue as political dynamics in Kenya evolve.
Morara Kebaso Urges Elected Leaders to Avoid Sycophancy and Prioritize Objectivity
