Win For Morara Kebaso In Push To Register His Political Party

Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu on Tuesday, October 1 approved the reservation of the Injection of National Justice, Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT), a name fronted by lawyer and activist Morara Kebaso in his latest attempt to venture into Kenyan politics.

In the letter, Brian Pareno Solonka wrote to Nderitu requesting the approval of the party name which Morara had proposed and even sought the views of Kenyans about it.

"Reference is made to your online application for reservation of the following name: Inclusion of National Justice Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT)," Nderitu wrote.

"Your application has been considered by law and the name Inclusion of National Justice Economic and Civic Transformation (INJECT) has been approved. The reservation of the name shall be for a period of not more than ninety (90) days from the date of this letter."

Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu. /FILE

The political parties registrar advised Solonka, Morara's lawyer, to refer to the enclosed guide for the next step in the registration process of a political party. 

Morara, who shared the letter on his X handle, acknowledged that the INJECT Party of Kenya "will sweep parliament, senate and all elective seats like a flash flood."

"People of Kenya, You are welcome to your office in Kahawa Sukari, Kiu River Road, 6th South Avenue. Pamoja Tujenge Chama," he extended an invite to Kenyans.

On September 19, Morara fronted the proposed name of the party, and in adherence to the tenets of public participation, the lawyer created a poll with ‘I support’ and ‘I oppose’ to allow Kenyans to express their suggestions in real time.

He didn't stop there. Kebaso went a step ahead to propose the official party colours, suggesting green and gold as the party's colours but opened the floor for Kenyans to suggest colours of their own.

"Party colours I suggest Green and Gold. Green for fresh growth and Gold for a prosperous future. Comment below for alternative ideas," he stated.

On Wednesday, September 18, Morara revealed that he would pay the fees required to register the party, which he revealed to be Ksh100,000, even though he claimed that the Registrar of Political Parties declined to ratify his new party because it was divisive on age demographics.

Morara has been gaining rapid momentum, which went up a notch following his arrest on September 30 and his subsequent release on October 1 after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) preferred charges against him including cyber harassment contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act.

According to the charge sheet presented to the court by the prosecution, Morara Kebaso was arrested for allegedly posting false information about David Langat. He was accused of allegedly tarnishing the reputation of the businessman and attempting to pit him against President William Ruto.

He addressed a crowd at the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) shortly after being freed.

Morara Kebaso addresses Nairobi residents at the Central Business District (CBD) on October 1, 2024. /X