Activist Morara Kebaso on Tuesday appealed to Kenyans of goodwill to help him purchase equipment that would aid in his quest for a better Kenya.
Through a social media post, Kebaso said activists and other whistleblowers spend money to file cases in court and incur various operational costs.
“If you see Morara & INJECT Team in Laikipia injecting, it has cost money to get to that place. If you see Okiya Omtata filing a case in court, it costs money to do research, printing & filing fees. If you see a concert at Uhuru Park to remember fallen GenZ heroes, it has cost a lot of money to have the metallic stage, sound, lights & security.
“If you see Jimmy Wanjigi talking about Eurobond & odious debt, it has cost money to pay experts, researchers, videographers and espionage to purchase secret information. Anything you see that can bring change in Kenya has cost money, sweat and tears,” he wrote.
Adding: “The question you need to ask yourself is, where did that person get the money to do that thing that you are admiring? Is it donations? From who? If it’s a billionaire, why? If it’s an NGO, why? What do they want? If it’s a politician, why? What is their interest?”
Kebaso said he relies on donations from Kenyans to advance his cause but also understands he cannot keep asking for help.
He said he often comes up with creative ways to raise funds and also thinks about how change can be achieved.
The activist said he is in need of three computers and two printers that his legal team will use to print and file cases, and went ahead to give the MPesa number.
“I am purely 100% funded by Kenyans on Mpesa…But I can’t beg them for donations everyday because at some point they will be fatigued. I must find creative ways to raise resources.
“…wekeni kakitu we want to purchase three computers and two large printers. These will be used by a legal team of volunteer advocates who will be filing cases in court to help Kenyans,” he wrote.
A week ago, chaos broke out at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi during public participation hearings on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
A group of youths attending the session at Bomas attacked Kebaso, hurling chairs at him as he scrambled to escape the crowded hall.
The activist was forcibly ejected before he could present his views on Gachagua’s impeachment.