Political activist Morara Kebaso is now requesting apologies from those who previously doubted the legitimacy of his fundraising efforts for civic education.
In a statement on his X account on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Kebaso addressed accusations labeling him a “conman,” which had cast skepticism on his fundraising initiatives intended to support his advocacy work across Kenya.
Kebaso, known for his strong stance on democratic awareness, defended the fundraising efforts as essential for sustaining his movement’s momentum, despite the controversies surrounding them.
He expressed a desire to move forward in unity, stating, “I am currently accepting apologies from anyone who has ever called me a conman. I would like us to forgive each other and move forward as one community of people who believe in a new Kenya. I hope you now understand why we needed to fundraise resources to sustain the fire.”
In September 2024, Kebaso announced his plan to return funds donated for his civic education program, citing frustration over being labelled conman.
“I cannot continue to dirtify my reputation and earn the tag of a conman or beggar. It’s not worth it. For this reason, I would like to refund any Kenyan who has supported me and felt conned.”
To ensure the refund process was clear and efficient, he asked donors seeking reimbursement to provide the original M-Pesa message they received when contributing.
“Please comment below with the M-Pesa message. I will check if it’s real, refund you in full with a top-up for withdrawal then I will copy-paste my refund message below your comment,” Morara stated.
