Morara Kebaso gained prominence through his national tour inspecting uncompleted projects launched by President William Ruto, using the hashtag “Vampire Diaries”. Known for his critical stance on government and political matters, his activism recently led to his arrest under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 for comments made about businessman David Langat.

Born and raised in Kisii, Morara comes from a prominent family. His grandfather, the late George Kebaso, served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for West Mugirango, while his father, John Kebaso, was the first Senator of Kisii, serving from 2013 to 2017. At 28, Kebaso is a lawyer and Nairobi-based businessman. 

Much like his grandfather, who once challenged the government on controversial issues, Morara exposes various stalled or non-existent projects linked to President Ruto. He claims these projects have consumed millions of taxpayer shillings, with payments often made to questionable contractors.

Among the projects he inspected are the Kabonyo Fisheries and Aquaculture Project, the Kipkarren Water Treatment and Piping Project, the Mago Malulu Road, and the Malava Water Supply Project. 

In a recent statement on X, Kebaso disclosed that he receives financial backing from ordinary Kenyans who support his efforts to investigate these projects. The funds help cover logistics, including fueling his vehicle and paying his research assistant.

Kebaso’s education included a stint at Maseno School, where he showcased his talents in drama and music but frequently clashed with school authorities. He admitted in a recent interview that he was expelled after two years. Following his expulsion, he enrolled at St. Francis Gekendo Secondary School, becoming the first student since 1979 to score an A.

After completing high school, Morara sought employment, working as a waiter at Ufanisi Resorts and later as a merchandiser for Kaysalt. He ventured into entrepreneurship, selling avocados and running an eatery. While studying Law at Kenyatta University, he taught mathematics and physics at Kabiru Secondary School and invested his earnings into a wines and spirits business. Morara also engaged in other ventures, including online writing, selling insurance, and dealing in land.

His activism has put him at odds with the law. On 30th September, he was arrested at his Kahawa Sukari office and taken to an undisclosed location by individuals believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). His lawyer reported that no reasons were provided for his arrest. On 1st October, he was charged under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. Protests erupted in Nairobi’s CBD, with demonstrators demanding his immediate release. Morara was released on a Ksh50,000 cash bail and will appear before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina who is set to rule on whether he will face the charges.