Editor's Review

He owns Kaunda suits, he's eloquent and has perfected the president's body language while making public addresses.

Morara Kebaso, a 28-year-old businessman and lawyer, has become a sensation on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) thanks to his near-perfect impersonation of President William Ruto. 

Morara, who owns Morara Home Furniture, was barely known on social media until he decided to start mimicking President Ruto.

What makes his content unique is the fact that he's invested in replicating the president's outlook and mannerisms.



For instance, he owns a kaunda suit, he's eloquent, he has perfected the president's body language while making public addresses, and he makes his videos on top of cars, which is one of President Ruto's signature moves.

In addition to speaking on top of cars, he also makes a mock address to the nation videos behind a podium equipped with a coat of arms and an iPad, thus giving him the presidential look.

Morara has shot and posted several clips, but the most outstanding one  is a video he shared on July 1, 2024, titled "Mr President, this is what we want." The clip has over one million views in barely a month.

In the clip, he outlines what President Ruto should have told Kenyans following anti-government protests in the country that led to the loss of lives, injuries, and destruction of property.

In his address, he condoles with families that lost their loved ones and terms the departed as heroes, adding that they deserve state honors.



Watching the clip, Morara has strategically placed an iPad on the podium and consistently refers to it while appearing to occasionally scroll the iPad, a trait that is synonymous with President Ruto's public addresses.

Morara recently revealed that he chose to do public addresses and speak from the top of cars because the president has made the two approaches popular, thus making them relatable to most Kenyans.

He says his aim is to pass on civic education to the public while also entertaining them. He hopes that through his videos, the masses will be empowered on governance issues and the challenges facing us as a country.

Despite enjoying a huge following and his clips going viral on social media, Morara says he has no intention of seeking a political seat, arguing that politics is not his cup of tea.

Mimicking the president and publishing some of his videos, which are somewhat controversial, comes with the risk of being arrested, but the lawyer and entrepreneur says he's not afraid of being taken in.

He says he has the backing of his wife, who appreciates the work he's doing and has vowed to support him despite the risks that come with it.