Activist and civic educator Morara Kebaso has finally addressed the events that led to his violent attack during a public participation forum at the Bomas of Kenya.
Kebaso was ambushed after taking his seat at the event held to debate the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with unknown individuals hurling chairs at him, leaving him with head, neck, and leg injuries.
Reflecting on the incident, Kebaso believes the assault was premeditated. Upon arriving at the venue, police officers initially blocked him from entering, but a crowd forced them to let him in. He encountered further obstacles when trying to access the main hall, where he was denied entry at multiple doors.
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A senior officer allowed him to enter, but with only one companion, a move Kebaso feels compromised his safety.
Kebaso had publicly shared his stance on social media, calling for the impeachment of both President William Ruto and Deputy President Gachagua.
He believes this declaration made him a target at the event, which he says was organized by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Inside the hall, Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang', who was leading the event, appeared displeased when the crowd demanded that Kebaso speak. Shortly afterward, chaos erupted.
Kebaso recalls seeing a group of individuals storming the podium, picking up chairs, and throwing them at him. He identified these attackers as supporters of Kajwang', Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, and Makadara MP George Aladwa. Despite being trapped and hit by over 30 chairs, public members attempted to protect him by covering him with chairs.
After the attack, Kebaso was rescued by a police officer and some good Samaritans. He was rushed to Nairobi Hospital but moved to another facility for security reasons.
Kebaso vowed to continue his fight against poor governance, announcing plans to campaign for the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and to hold MPs accountable for failing the public.
