Morara Kebaso Launches Refund Drive Over “Vampire Diaries” Tour Money

Lawyer, activist, and former political hopeful Morara Kebaso has initiated a public refund campaign to return money contributed by well-wishers toward his civic education initiatives and nationwide “Vampire Diaries” tour.

His decision comes amid growing scrutiny, criticism, and damage to his reputation as he distances himself from political ambition.

What’s Going On?

On July 25, 2025, Kebaso took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to announce he would refund all donations made via M‑Pesa to support his civic education efforts and the “Vampire Diaries” campaign—a series of national tours exposing stalled government projects.

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He emphasized that the funds were never intended as political contributions and asked contributors to provide transaction proof (M-Pesa message or reference code) in the comments for verification.

Kebaso explained he was tired of being labeled a conman or thief, saying, “My reputation is more important than money… I cannot continue living a life where I am traumatised every day to feel like a thief”

The Refund Process

The refund initiative is set to run for three days, during which time contributions will be verified and refunded publicly. Contributors are to comment with their Mpesa messages or reference codes. Those who already submitted have been notified that verifications are underway

Some Kenyans have already confirmed successful refunds. One user on X, @@4Real_KE, said:

“After many days of struggle, I can confirm that @MoraraKebasoSnr has paid back my 500… Big thanks…”

Why the Refunds?

The “Vampire Diaries” initiative was a civic education tour meant to shine a light on uncompleted government infrastructure, not to campaign for office

As criticism intensified, including charges of political posturing and betraying Gen Z activism, Kebaso felt the need to clear his name and restore public trust

He also stated that donors might have misinterpreted their contributions as fueling political ambitions—a misunderstanding he now wants to rectify

Public and Online Reactions

Reactions on X were mixed. Some users derided Kebaso for losing momentum:

“You had a great chance … but you blew it” — and, “You really are not ripe for leadership…”

Others saw the refund gesture as a sincere attempt to make amends.

Critics raised concerns that returning funds after the fact might mimic the behavior of politicians who divert public funds and then return money before public scrutiny mounts

What Supporters Should Expect

Anyone who contributed toward Kebaso’s civic education campaign and feels misled or harmed can submit their M‑Pesa transaction proof via his X posts.

Refunds are processed after verification, with the goal of restoring honor and apologizing to those who felt misrepresented.

Over a short few days, the process aims to publicly account for contributions and defend Kebaso from ongoing reputational harm.

In Summary

Morara Kebaso is conducting a public refund operation for donations received during his civic education mission, in an effort to distance himself from political ambitions and repair his name. The initiative reflects a conscious attempt to restore credibility in the face of public pressure and criticism, even at financial cost.

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