Also known as: Former Chief Justice David Maraga · Chief Justice David Maraga · Hon. David Maraga · Chief Justice Maraga · former Chief Justice Maraga · former CJ David Maraga · Ex-CJ David Maraga · the former CJ · former CJ · Chief Justice emeritus David Maraga · United Green Movement party leader David Maraga · United Green Movement leader David Maraga · Immediate former Chief Justice David Maraga · Retired Chief Justice David Maraga · ex-Chief Justice David Maraga
Former Chief Justice running as United Green Movement presidential candidate in 2027, touring US diaspora for support.
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Capital News
… Undecided respondents account for 8.4 per cent, while Prof George Wajackoyah has 1.1 per cent, Martha Karua and David Maraga 0.8 per cent each, James Orengo 0.4 per cent and Jimmy Wanjigi 0.3 per cent. …
Sifuna Opposition front-runner at 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3%, Matiang’i 7.2%, Gachagua 6.0% in new Politrack surveyCapital News
… Other candidates recorded lower levels of preference, with Prof George Wajackoyah at 1.1 per cent, Martha Karua and David Maraga at 0.8 per cent each, James Orengo at 0.4 per cent and Jimmy Wanjigi at 0.3 per cent. …
Politrack poll: Ruto 45.1%, Sifuna 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3% if elections held todayCitizen Digital
… , describing the late Mwalimu Karua as "pivotal in shaping the lives he touched as a teacher and in raising a great patriot in Martha Karua and your siblings, whose contribution to our post-independence Kenya remains strong in the years to come." Former Chief Justice David Maraga …
Ruto, Uhuru, Kalonzo and other leaders mourn Martha Karua's fatherCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 — Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga says Kenyans living in the United States have called for the scrapping of a national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Maraga Says Diaspora Kenyans Reject National Tallying Centre Ahead of 2027 ElectionCapital News
… The United Green Movement, linked to former Chief Justice David Maraga, is also expected to join the formation, alongside other parties whose entry will be announced once the new structure is formalised. …
Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance as opposition seeks to consolidate ahead of 2027Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has held talks with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on issues affecting the cost of manufacturing and doing business in Kenya, including energy costs and taxation. …
Maraga, Delaware Governor Meyer Discuss Energy Costs, Taxation and Land RightsCitizen Digital
Boost for Maraga as Vanguard Africa signs pro-bono deal to support his campaigns By Joseph Muia September 17, 2026 09:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Chief Justice David Maraga in a past address. …
Boost for Maraga as Vanguard Africa signs pro-bono deal to support his campaignsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 17 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has arrived in Washington DC, marking the start of a three-week United States tour through which he plans to engage Kenyans living in the diaspora on the country’s future. …
Maraga lands in Washington DC, for three-week US tourThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has arrived in the United States, marking the start of his diaspora edition of the Ukatiba Caravan tour, a civic education initiative he launched in February. …
Maraga takes Ukatiba Caravan to US in diaspora vote pushThe Standard
… The People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, led by ex-Chief Justice David Maraga and launched during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, said Kenya could not afford another election whose credibility is contested after ballots are cast. …
Electoral reform group piles pressure on IEBC ahead of 2027 pollsA Politrack Africa survey shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna with 19.6 per cent support as the leading opposition presidential candidate, while President William Ruto leads overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent. Kalonzo Musyoka follows Sifuna at 10.3 per cent, Fred Matiang'i at 7.2 per cent, and Rigathi Gachagua at 6.0 per cent.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Politrack Africa survey shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna with 19.6 per cent support as the leading opposition presidential candidate, while President William Ruto leads overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent. Kalonzo Musyoka follows Sifuna at 10.3 per cent, Fred Matiang'i at 7.2 per cent, and Rigathi Gachagua at 6.0 per cent.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Politrack Africa survey released Thursday shows President William Ruto leading the presidential preference poll at 45.1 per cent, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna second at 19.6 per cent and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka third at 10.3 per cent if elections were held today.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have sent condolences to Martha Karua and her family following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, who died on Sunday at his home in Kirinyaga County. The leaders praised Mwalimu Karua's life of service and dedication to teaching and education.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga said Kenyans in the diaspora have called for scrapping a national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 election, raising concerns at town hall meetings in Baltimore and Jersey City. Maraga said participants also raised issues around healthcare, education, corruption, and foreign influence in Kenya.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has formally changed its name to the Ukombozi Alliance as part of a broader restructuring and consolidation of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the rebrand on Monday, saying the decision was unanimous among coalition leadership and that the new outfit would operate under "One Term, One Team, One Coalition."
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga held talks with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on issues affecting Kenya's business environment, including energy costs, taxation, and land rights protection. The discussions focused on factors impacting manufacturing competitiveness and economic development.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Standard columnist argues that as elections approach, political noise is escalating, and that even serious figures are resorting to reckless statements in pursuit of attention and headlines.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
US-based organisation Vanguard Africa has entered into a pro-bono agreement with Friends of Maraga to provide advisory, international advocacy and public engagement support for former Chief Justice David Maraga's 2027 presidential campaign, according to documents filed under the United States Foreign Agents Registration Act.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, the United Green Movement presidential flag bearer, has arrived in Washington DC to begin a three-week tour of the United States, during which he plans to engage Kenyans in the diaspora on the country's future. The tour, called the Ukatiba Caravan Diaspora Edition, runs from September 17 to October 5 and will take him to multiple US cities including Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Georgia, Houston, and Dallas.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, the presidential flag-bearer for the United Green Movement party, has arrived in the United States to begin a three-week tour aimed at mobilizing the Kenyan diaspora vote before the 2027 general election. He will visit Washington, DC, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Georgia, Houston, and Dallas as part of his Ukatiba Caravan civic education initiative.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A new coalition led by ex-Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to implement sweeping electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election to restore public confidence, citing ongoing concerns about technology, procurement, and the voters' register.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A coalition of opposition groups led by former Chief Justice David Maraga is calling for the scrapping of the national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that presidential results declared at constituency level should be final and not re-tallied at a central venue like Bomas of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As the 2027 general election approaches, Kenyan political leaders are traveling to the United States seeking legitimacy, lobbying opportunities, and financial support for their campaigns.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga announced a three-week tour of the United States from September 17 to October 5 to advance his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, during which he plans to visit several states and meet supporters, as well as engage with international leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the removal of the national tallying centre at Bomas of Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing the Constitution does not provide for it and that results should be counted and announced at polling stations and constituency level.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga will tour the United States from September 17 to October 5, visiting multiple cities to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign on the United Green Movement ticket.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has reverted to its old police uniform, which had been abolished in 2018 during the introduction of the deep-blue uniform under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has appeared in different GSU uniforms at police training facilities in recent days as part of the transition.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the Government's decision to introduce new police uniforms as part of a wider police reform and modernisation programme, saying all aspects of it should be subjected to public scrutiny because it is funded by taxpayers, despite criticism over the uniforms' cost and procurement process.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rejected claims that some police units operate outside the authority of Inspector-General Douglas Kanja, dismissing such suggestions as "false propaganda." His denial comes as public concern grows over abductions in Kenya, including the recent case of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was forcibly taken near Nakuru and found hours later in Masinga.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has called on President William Ruto to invest in addressing mental health challenges among public servants and disciplined forces during an Administration Police pass-out ceremony, citing struggles within the National Police Service and noting that senior officers should be more supportive of juniors facing mental health difficulties.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga reports that nearly three Kenyans died every day from police brutality during the first four years of President William Ruto's administration, warning that promised police reforms have failed to end a culture of impunity in the National Police Service.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's police transport system has been identified as a critical weakness in the delivery of security services. The National Taskforce on Improvement of Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, examined the problem in detail in its 2023 report.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga said nearly three Kenyans died every day from police brutality during the first four years of President William Ruto's administration, warning that promised police reforms have failed to end a culture of impunity in the National Police Service.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A National Taskforce on Police Reforms report released by former Chief Justice David Maraga details how Kenya Prisons Service officers collude with inmates to run phone scams, fraud, and drug rings, describing corruption as deeply embedded in recruitment, promotions, and procurement.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A national taskforce led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga called for competitive hiring of top NPS commanders and found that the Security Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, 2014, was enacted in bad faith to weaken NPS independence and expose it to political manipulation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A national taskforce led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga called for competitive hiring for top National Police Service commanders and found that the Security Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, 2014, was enacted in bad faith to weaken police independence and expose it to political manipulation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin are illegally occupying their offices after exceeding the 60-year public service retirement age, citing violations of the Public Service Act by President Ruto's administration.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has publicly released a report from the National Taskforce on Police Reforms nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto in November 2023, and is demanding full implementation of the reforms to ensure the independence of the National Police Service.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to a police uniform procurement, stating instead that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract following a proper procurement process. The uniform change was part of broader police reforms recommended by the Maraga Task Force.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →