Morara Kebaso’s civic education rally at Kiawara Market in Nyeri County on Sunday was disrupted by a fire engine that made an unusual entrance through the crowd he was addressing.
Kebaso, known for his outspoken criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, was in the Mt. Kenya region to review government projects when the incident occurred.
A video shared by Kebaso showed the fire engine, with its lights flashing but siren silent, aggressively maneuvering off the road and into the market center.
Its erratic behavior, including reversing and speeding, suggested it had no urgent emergency to address.
“The fire engine seemed to have no clear destination and intruded on our rally, where we were discussing national issues.
It acted like a bull charging at us,” Kebaso described.
The vehicle’s approach appeared deliberate, raising concerns about the safety of attendees.
Despite the danger, Kebaso remained defiant, challenging the driver.
“Let’s see if they dare hit me.
When we needed the fire department at Hillside Endarasha Academy, they were missing.
Now they show up with the engine to intimidate us,” he said, referring to a recent incident where the fire department allegedly failed to respond in time.
The disruption is part of a series of obstacles Kebaso has faced during his regional tour.
He recently had to cancel an inspection of stalled projects in Mt. Kenya due to what he claimed was “serious infiltration by state operatives.”
Kebaso announced the cancellation of his tour, citing security concerns and threats to his life.
“Due to security reasons, I have had to cancel my Mount Kenya tour.
Intelligence reports indicate serious infiltration by state operatives posing as well-wishers.
I will announce my next steps soon,” he said.
Despite these challenges, Kebaso remains determined to hold the government accountable.
At the rally, he urged Mt. Kenya residents to demand transparency from their leaders and combat corruption.
“I am calling on the people of Mount Kenya to hold their leaders accountable and end corruption so that development can move forward,” he asserted.
Kebaso’s campaign has drawn attention to incomplete and neglected projects in the region, which he attributes to government corruption.
