Political activist and businessman Morara Kebaso has claimed that a significant number of voters are not adequately informed about taxation, governance, and the impact of government policy.

Taking to his official X account on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Kebaso argued that this influences the quality of leadership in the country.

Voter awareness

He questioned whether all citizens should continue participating in elections if they lack sufficient understanding of how policy decisions affect their daily lives.

Kebaso further claimed that large numbers of young people are disillusioned and disengaged, suggesting that many are only waiting for the 2027 elections to confirm their scepticism about democratic change.

“There are millions of restless youth in Kenya who are just waiting for 2027 to confirm that elections don’t change anything in a country. There are millions of Kenyans who shouldn’t vote. They don’t understand anything about taxation or the effect of government policy on their lives,” Kebaso stated.

Questions on democratic participation

Kebaso went further to question whether all voters should continue determining leadership outcomes, arguing that those who “work and sweat” bear the consequences of government decisions more directly.

“We need to be clear whether they should continue determining the quality of leadership that those of us who work sweat and blood get,” he said.

The activist also hinted at a possible political comeback, saying he is prepared to participate when public sentiment aligns with his concerns.

“I am ready for politics when that reality sinks in,” he stated.

As the country edges closer to the 2027 election cycle, such statements are expected to fuel ongoing debates about governance, youth engagement, and the role of citizens in shaping leadership outcomes.

Maraga’s support of the youth

As Kebaso questions the youth voter awareness, former Chief Justice David Maraga has, on the other hand, signalled strong support for youthful political leadership, saying he will stand with young aspirants seeking to transform Kenya’s governance structure and challenge what he termed a “thieving regime” during the upcoming 2027 General Election.

Taking to his official X account on Sunday, May 3, 2026, moments after meeting youthful aspirants at a Limuru gathering, the United Green Movement (UGM) party leader said young people are increasingly rallying behind a new political identity anchored on integrity, accountability, and constitutionalism.

Maraga noted that the growing slogan #tukokadi that was recently used to rally the youth to register as voters reflects a generational shift in political thinking, where young Kenyans are demanding a more transparent and accountable leadership model.

“Vijana wakisema #tukokadi they mean that wako ready to offer a new form of leadership, anchored on integrity, accountability, and respect for the constitution,” Maraga wrote on X.