By KPC Reporter
A court in Keroka has issued temporary orders restraining activist and political commentator Morara Kebaso from making or publishing a series of statements concerning Borabu MP Patrick Osero.
The orders will remain in force pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by the legislator.
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In orders issued on Friday, Senior Resident Magistrate Ismael Stanley Imoleit barred Kebaso from publishing, broadcasting or sharing statements on social media, digital platforms or traditional media that the court considers potentially false or defamatory toward the MP.
The case arises amid heightened political activity across the country as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, with social media increasingly becoming a battleground for political messaging and public accountability.
According to the court order, Kebaso is restrained from describing Osero as a “former Member of Parliament,” claiming to be the current or de facto MP for Borabu Constituency, or alleging that the legislator has never participated in proceedings of the National Assembly.
Morara has in recent weeks shown interest to run for the parliamentary seat in 2027, and by press time, his verified Facebook page which has over 657 followers indicates that he is the Member of Parliament Borabu.
While addressing mourners recently, Morara was allegedly roughed up and the microphone snatched from him, forcing an abrupt end of his speech.
The court also prohibited claims relating to NG-CDF allocations and expenditures that may be falsely attributed to the MP, as well as assertions suggesting corruption in the award of constituency contracts.
In a further directive, the court issued a temporary gag order barring Kebaso from making statements about Osero at public gatherings, church meetings, podcasts, media briefings, press conferences or other forums if such remarks are false or defamatory.
“Pending the hearing and determination of this Application, a temporary Injunction is hereby issued restraining the Respondent, MORARA KEBASO,” the court ruled.
The magistrate, however, declined to certify the application as urgent.
The matter is scheduled for mention on July 29, 2026, when the court is expected to give further directions on the dispute.
The ruling is likely to draw attention from both legal and political observers, given the growing role of online platforms in shaping public discourse and political accountability in Kenya.
