From Selling Avocados in Kawangware to Becoming a Successful Businessman and Lawyer: The Inspiring Story of Political Activist Morara Kebaso

Morara Kebaso’s rise from a humble avocado vendor in Kawangware to a successful lawyer and businessman is a remarkable story of resilience and determination.

Born in Kisii to a politically prominent family, Kebaso’s passion for governance and leadership was instilled early.

His father, John Kebaso, was the first senator of Kisii, while his grandfather, George Kebaso, served as the Member of Parliament for West Mogirango.

Despite his family’s political legacy, Morara’s journey to success was anything but easy. Raised by his aunt after his young mother gave birth while still in high school, he faced numerous challenges.

His education started with promise when he attended the prestigious Maseno School, where he earned recognition for his talents in drama and music.

However, his rebellious nature and involvement in student activism led to his expulsion.

Undeterred, Morara enrolled at St Francis Gekendo Secondary School, where he made history by becoming the first student to achieve an A grade since 1979.

After high school, he faced the realities of making ends meet, working odd jobs as a waiter at Ufanisi Resorts and a merchandiser for Kaysalt.

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to start selling avocados in Kawangware, where he would buy them for KSh 5 and resell them at KSh 15, making decent profits.

Morara’s side hustles didn’t stop there. He ran a small eatery in Kawangware’s Soko Mjinga area, all while living in a single room with a rent of KSh 1,800.

Later, while pursuing his university education, he taught mathematics and physics at Kabiru Secondary School, using his earnings to invest in a wines and spirits business.

After graduating and becoming a lawyer, Morara founded Morara Home Furniture, a business that now employs 85 Kenyans across its branches in Nairobi, Eldoret, and Mombasa.