In a scathing response to the April 29 meeting of opposition leaders—including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i—Kebaso claimed the coalition lacks credibility and does not inspire confidence among Kenyans.
In a strongly worded statement, the Inject Party leader criticised the inclusion of former senior government officials in the alliance, figures he claims were central to corruption and state-sponsored violence during their time in office.
“Is this what Gen Zs died for? Is this the future we wanted?” Kebaso asked in a post on X, referring to the youth-led anti-government protests that have rocked the country in recent months.
The April 29 meeting in Nairobi brought together Gachagua, Matiang’i, PLP leader Martha Karua, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, former Minister Mukhisa Kituyi, and Jubilee Party chairperson Saitoti Torome.
The alliance aims to mount a unified opposition challenge against President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.
However, Kebaso claimed that many in the coalition carry a tainted legacy.
His remarks point to growing disillusionment among younger voters, particularly those who have been at the forefront of recent protests demanding political accountability and reforms.
“I urge all the young people of Kenya to reject this coalition. Let all young leaders come together and chart a new path for Kenya,” he said. “I am ready to sit down with progressive leaders who lack the experience of theft. We will not recycle the problem to solve the problem.”
Notably, Kebaso had previously shown signs of aligning with Gachagua.
On March 1, the two met in Nairobi to discuss national issues, including political reforms, youth unemployment, and human rights.
At the time, Gachagua had expressed interest in appointing a Gen Z deputy, and Kebaso’s involvement in the launch of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) added to speculation that he might formally join the camp.
However, by March 25, Kebaso had signalled a shift. In a tweet, he criticised Gachagua’s persistent focus on Mt. Kenya politics, accusing him of pushing a tribal agenda at the expense of national unity.
With his latest remarks, Kebaso has not only distanced himself from the Gachagua-led movement but also challenged the ideological foundation of the opposition coalition.
“Opposition leaders should unite—I agree 100 per cent,” he said. “But what is the glue that will hold us together? Do we have shared values? Are we uniting to replace the problem with another problem?”
