The political activist and aspirant had earlier taken to Facebook with a carefully worded statement aimed at addressing growing speculation surrounding his family and relationship.
Kebaso appeared determined to put an end to what he described as the tendency by the public to fill in the blanks whenever a public figure chooses to remain silent.
According to him, being in the public eye inevitably comes with intense scrutiny, including intrusion into matters that would ordinarily remain private. He suggested that his past experiences had taught him that keeping quiet can sometimes create even more room for rumours and speculation.
In his statement, Kebaso acknowledged Mercy as the mother of his three children—Zainah Morara, Garang Morara and MK Junior.
He also asked Kenyans to respect her and give her the honour she deserves, despite the apparent difficulties surrounding their relationship.
However, rather than putting the matter to rest, the statement opened a new chapter in the increasingly public family drama.
Kebaso appeared cautious about revealing details of what had transpired between him and Mercy, insisting that every family has its own way of handling personal matters.
“Your values are not our values. Your choices are not our choices,” he stated, while also noting that he had received the blessing of his family to continue with his public service ambitions.
Mercy breaks her silence
Kebaso’s statement did not go unanswered for long.
Shortly after it began circulating online, Mercy made her own response, dramatically changing the tone of the conversation.
She shared photos involving Kebaso and an alleged new partner, prompting renewed debate among social media users who had been following the unfolding saga.
More significantly, Mercy disputed any suggestion that she had been abandoned or that Kebaso was simply a victim of circumstances.
She claimed that she was the one who chose to walk away from the relationship and had deliberately kept the separation private for several months.
In an emotional response, Mercy said she had remained silent for approximately six months out of respect for everyone involved.
She accused Kebaso of bringing a private matter into the public domain and questioned his decision to portray himself as the victim.
“I walked away privately. I thought we would keep it private!” she said.
Mercy further claimed that she had endured what she described as private disrespect and had chosen not to expose the details publicly.
However, she suggested that Kebaso’s latest statement had left her with little choice but to respond.
Children become the centre of the dispute
Perhaps the most serious part of Mercy’s response involved their children.
She questioned Kebaso’s decision to publicly invoke their children, claiming that he was not sufficiently aware of their day-to-day welfare over the preceding six months.
Her remarks appeared to suggest that the disagreement between the former couple extends beyond their romantic relationship and touches on questions surrounding parental responsibility.
The allegations, however, remain claims made by Mercy, and Kebaso has not publicly confirmed the accusations contained in her response.
The exchange has since triggered intense discussion online, with Kenyans dissecting both statements and debating what may have happened behind the scenes.
Earlier cheating allegations resurface
The latest controversy has also revived previous allegations surrounding Kebaso’s marriage.
The activist has previously faced claims that he was romantically involved with TikToker Gilo Ntinyari. Kebaso has denied allegations of cheating, while Gilo has maintained that she possesses evidence to support her claims.
With both sides now speaking publicly about their relationship, the once-private family matter has quickly evolved into a major social media talking point.
For now, Kebaso appears keen to return his attention to his political ambitions, while Mercy’s decision to break her silence has added a new layer to the story.
Whether the two will eventually resolve their differences privately—or reveal more details about their troubled relationship—remains to be seen.
But one thing is clear: what began as a carefully worded statement from Kebaso has opened a much bigger conversation, and Kenyans are waiting to see what comes next.
