Morara Kebaso has called on Kenyans to reject handouts from politicians and instead support candidates through community fundraising to curb corruption in leadership.

In a statement posted on X on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Kebaso highlighted the high costs of political campaigns in Kenya. “Political campaigns are extremely expensive. A politician can easily spend from Ksh200,000 to Ksh 1 million in a day,” he stated

He urged citizens to shift the culture of giving handouts to politicians during campaigns, arguing that such practices fuel corruption and entitlement among leaders.

“If we truly want a nation that is not controlled by dirty money, we must discourage, despise and dismantle the culture of handouts and unnecessary demands of money to support a leader who is seeking an opportunity to serve us,” Kebaso said.

Instead, he called for a culture of social support, where communities collectively fund candidates to cover basic campaign needs like visibility, security, and daily operations.

“Cultivate a culture of social support through community fundraising for candidates to afford the basics of visibility, security and daily movement,” he added.

Kebaso warned that unchecked spending during campaigns creates a sense of entitlement among politicians, making them more likely to misuse public resources once elected.

“No one will spend Ksh50 million to be an MP, Ksh300 million to be a governor or Ksh10 billion to be a president just because he or she is Santa Claus or Mother Teresa. This expenditure makes politicians feel entitled to steal money,” she said.

The analyst also emphasised the accountability benefits of community-funded campaigns, noting that when citizens contribute to candidates’ campaigns, they are more likely to demand responsible governance.

“If Kenyans fundraise for candidates, they will be more serious in keeping leaders accountable. But if we keep receiving money from politicians like slayqueen babes, we will feel pain mpaka kwa maini huko ndani,” Kebaso warned.

His comments come at a time when campaign financing and political accountability remain hotly debated topics, with many Kenyans calling for reforms to reduce corruption and promote transparent elections.