Morara on Wednesday, October 9 announced on X that he is looking for an MP who will table an impeachment motion against the Head of State.
Inspired by the success at the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 8 which saw 281 Members of Parliament vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, lawyer and activist Morara Kebaso is setting his sights on President William Ruto.
Hours after announcing that he is taking a break from politics and activism to re-strategise and determine the best way to engage with his supporters, Morara on Wednesday, October 9 announced on X that he is looking for an MP who will table an impeachment motion against the Head of State.
“While am on holiday am looking for someone. We need just one brave MP to file an impeachment against President William Ruto. Just one,” he revealed, telling Kenyans not to worry on the votes required to oust Ruto.
Image of Morara Kebaso. /MORARA KEBASO
“Don’t worry about the votes, leave the MPs to us we will deal with them. Mmoja tu awekelee hiyo kitu. Kazi ingine atuachie (One should table that motion. Leave the rest of the work to us).”
Per the Kenyan Constitution, a member of the National Assembly, supported by at least a third of all the members, may move a motion for the impeachment of the President on the ground of a gross violation of a provision of the Constitution or of any other law, where there are serious reasons for believing that the President has committed a crime under national or international law; or for gross misconduct.
If a motion is supported by at least two-thirds of all the members of the National Assembly, the Speaker shall inform the Speaker of the Senate of that resolution within two days; and the President shall continue to perform the functions of the office pending the outcome of the proceedings required by the Article. The entire process is almost akin to that of the Deputy President.
Meanwhile, Morara revealed that during his break, he would also be coming up with a strategy on how to mobilize his supporters whenever he is under attack. He went on to call out some of his supporters for failing to show up for him in times of trouble.
“I am taking a small break to restrategize. I have a problem that needs a solution. Most of my supporters cheer me up online but when I am in trouble they never show up. I need a new strategy on how to mobilize my loyal supporters to have my back whenever I am under attack,” he said.
Additionally, Kebaso noted that he would be working on strategies that would help him deal with violent confrontations and arrests by the police as well as what Kenyans termed as frivolous charges thrown against him.
“The attacks have intensified and the police have become smart, they do it on days when there is something big happening so that it goes unnoticed. That’s why I need a break. I am genuinely fighting for Kenya but I need Kenya to fight for me. Therefore I need to find a way to convince Kenya to fight for me,” he added.
Kebaso, has faced multiple arrests and violent attacks recently. On October 8, 2024, he was arrested by police after attending a public participation event regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.Â
He was reportedly taken from his office and transported to Langata Police Station, with his lawyer expressing concerns over the circumstances of his detention.
Just days earlier, on October 4, Kebaso was violently attacked at the Bomas of Kenya while attempting to participate in the same event. An unidentified group assaulted him, throwing chairs and causing injuries to his head and neck.Â
Additionally, on September 30, 2024, Kebaso was detained for alleged cyber-harassment but the charge was later dropped.
