Political activist and INJECT party leader Morara Kebaso has bowed to pressure from Kenyans after revealing plans to hold a parallel Mashujaa Day celebration in Narok town on October 20, 2024.
Morara had on Wednesday revealed the plans after his fellow activist Eric Omondi revealed another plan to host an event at Uhuru Park on the same day.
However, the activist met widespread backlash from Kenyans online, forcing him to revert his plans.
INJECT party in a statement on Thursday said that it will not engage in the event, citing a lack of enough numbers.
“The Inject Party is very keen on the preparations for 20th Mashujaa Day. As a party, we have made a decision not to engage until we are able to marshal enough numbers. We support whoever wants to go first. They will provide a perfect litmus test for the revolution to come.”
Morara had on Wednesday announced that the planned event would be a symbolic one as he would lead a clean-up exercise in Narok during the national holiday.
“We acknowledge what other leaders are doing to bring change in Kenya. In remembrance of our fallen and standing heroes, we will support every effort in our shared vision of a new Kenya, ” Morara said in a post on X
“On 20th Mashujaa Day, we will be in Narok for a symbolic cleanup. The meeting point will be communicated.”
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Morara reveals Mashujaa Day plans
On the urge to hold another protest against the government, Morara revealed what he would like to be done before that happens.
“To those who have asked for urgent street protests against the ills of this government, I agree with you. However, I urge you to remember the need to build momentum before you engage,” he added
“Civic education is still needed in 70% of our nation for a national consensus on the change we want. This struggle is for all of us. It should not be left to the youthful Gen Z or the people in towns and cities. We need everyone on board.”
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However, Morara’s post triggered reactions from Kenyans with fellow activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Adan disagreeing with the INJECT party leader.
Uproar
Boniface Mwangi on his part opined that the people of Narok could clean up streets on their own, calling for people to join Eric Omondi at Uhuru Park.
Omondi had revealed that his plans were to honor the young people who died during the previous demonstrations against the government.
“The people of Narok can clean up their streets. There is a planned celebration of our heroes on Mashujaa Day by Erick Omondi and other active citizens at Uhuru Park, and it will be great if people can show up. Watu wa Narok vifagio zinakuja Sunday mfagie barabara corruption iishe,” Boniface Mwangi said in a post on X.
President William Ruto is expected to lead this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, which will take place in Kwale County.
Mashujaa Day is observed annually on October 20 to honor individuals who played a significant role in the country’s independence struggle and those who have contributed positively to the country’s post-independence development in all spheres.
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