Activist and government critic Morara Kebaso has announced plans to refund all the funds contributed to him by Kenyans to support his nationwide tour aimed at inspecting stalled and incomplete government projects.
In a post shared on Facebook, Morara requested donors to send their M-Pesa transaction messages or reference codes to allow him to process refunds.
He clarified that the financial support was solely meant for his accountability mission, not a political campaign.
“If you need a refund for any contribution you made, kindly reply below with your M-Pesa messages or transaction codes for verification so I can process your refund,” Morara wrote.
The refund move follows growing scrutiny and criticism from a section of Kenyans who alleged that the countrywide project tour was a veiled political campaign.
Responding to those claims, Morara firmly stated that his goal was transparency and accountability, not political ambition. He also revealed that he had been traumatised and had officially quit politics.
Morara’s cross-country project gained national traction under the social media hashtag #VampireDiaries, a satirical label highlighting what he described as “sucked-dry” public resources.
His visits to government-funded projects, many of which were abandoned or incomplete, sparked national debate on the state of public expenditure and delivery in Kenya’s development agenda.
While many hailed his efforts as courageous and necessary, the sudden decision to refund contributions and exit the political stage has stirred mixed reactions.
“All you needed is a mentor. Your Vampire Diaries was the main thing. But launching the Inject Party and internal wranglings made you lose focus,” commented Joseph, one of Morara’s followers.
Another user, Osoro, challenged him directly: “Be a man. If you can't cope with pressure just log out. Let the real change-makers continue the struggle for a better Kenya.”
Despite the backlash, Morara maintained that his decision was final, citing personal trauma caused by relentless public accusations.
“I cannot continue living a life where I am traumatised every day to feel like a thief,” he noted.
The refund initiative has left supporters divided, some praising his integrity, others questioning the timing and motive behind the about-turn.