State House Denies Lawyer Morara Kebaso Claim of Job Offer from President Ruto

In a dramatic turn of events, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has strongly refuted prominent lawyer Morara Kebaso's claims that President William Ruto offered him a government job. The controversy unfolded during Kebaso's appearance on Citizen TV’s JKLive Show, where he alleged that the President reached out to him following his critical assessments of various government projects.

lawyer Morara Kebaso's during an interview on Jeff Koinange Live on Citizen Tv.

Kebaso, who has gained notoriety for his fact-checking tours across the country, told host Jeff Koinange that after receiving calls from individuals close to the President, he eventually had a direct conversation with Ruto himself. “Initially, I had calls from people around the President. Then eventually, I got a call from the President. I spoke to him very respectfully because he is our President and he has been given that mandate by the people,” Kebaso claimed.

The outspoken lawyer revealed that he declined the job offer, citing concerns about the ethical challenges within the government. “Whatever I was offered, I refused. I believe it [government] is overcrowded over there. There are enough people over there, and being a brilliant person and a person of integrity, I believe that if I go into government, I am going there to be corrupt,” he said. “There is too much demand for corruption and for you to steal money and give to certain people. I’d be depressed working there; I’d rather stay at my furniture shop and do my business.”

However, Hussein Mohamed swiftly dismissed these allegations during a live call into the show, labeling them as nothing more than a fabrication. “It’s unbelievable, I’m just shocked at what the gentleman, Morara, is saying. I wonder why he would lie on national TV that the President called him. It’s ridiculous that I have to respond to this…For the record, such a call never happened; it’s a figment of his imagination,” Mohamed asserted.

While commending Kebaso for his efforts in holding the government accountable, Mohamed urged him to maintain honesty in his work. He also clarified that many of the projects Kebaso criticized were initiated under the previous administration, but President Ruto remains committed to completing them. “What Morara and many Kenyans are doing is good, it’s part of accountability, and the President welcomes it. That is what democracy is all about. But even as we talk about democracy and hold the government accountable, we must do it truthfully,” Mohamed emphasized.

Kebaso, in his response, stood by his claims, suggesting that Mohamed might not be fully aware of the President’s private communications. He brushed off the denial, instead challenging Mohamed to address more significant issues, such as the alleged misuse of public funds in various government projects. “When it comes to truth, so far, my record speaks for itself. Everything that I have told Kenyans has turned out to be truthful, and even him – Hussein – has not been able to controvert any of the projects that I have visited in the 19 counties,” Kebaso stated.

As the public continues to digest these conflicting accounts, the back-and-forth between Kebaso and State House only adds to the intrigue surrounding the lawyer’s claims and the state of government accountability in Kenya.