Morara Kebaso confirms joining Jubilee Party ahead of 2027 polls

INJECT Party leader Morara Kebaso has confirmed that he has joined the Jubilee Party as he aligns himself with the political formation associated with former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during an interview in a local channel, Kebaso said his INJECT Party would no longer be the political vehicle he uses, citing the realities of politics on the ground.

"The INJECT Party will remain on the shelf. At the moment, we are working with the party of Chairman Fred Matiang'i, which is the Jubilee Party," Kebaso said.

When asked whether he had officially joined Jubilee, Kebaso replied: "Yes, yes, yes. We have to go with the realities of the politics of the day."

He said the decision was informed by political dynamics in his home region, arguing that leaders must work within existing political realities if they hope to connect with voters.

"In Borabu, Nyamira County and the larger Gusii region, people are accustomed to Jubilee. If you introduce another party, they may not even listen to what you have to say," Kebaso said.

He added that branding alone should not stand in the way of communicating a political agenda.

"You don't want to make people emotional because they won't even listen to the good message that you have or give you an opportunity to serve them," he said.

Kebaso dismissed suggestions that working alongside leaders he had previously differed with amounted to inconsistency, saying politics often requires leaders to put aside past disagreements for a common objective.

"Leaders fight and then they agree. The politics of the day is that people have to work together to achieve a national goal. We don't keep grudges," he said.

He urged leaders to focus on their long-term vision instead of dwelling on past political differences.

"If you keep remembering these things, you'll end up carrying a bag of grudges. I have also been wronged by many people, but you move on quickly so that you're able to serve people," Kebaso said.

He added that public opinion is constantly changing and should not determine a leader's course.

"The people who support you today may criticise you tomorrow, and those criticising you today may support you tomorrow. You cannot base your leadership on what people are saying. Identify your vision, work with like-minded people and keep pushing towards it," he said.

Kebaso said the current political environment had created an opportunity for leaders to work together despite past differences.

"It's true there were issues we did not understand back then, but the time has now called for us to work together," he said.