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
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 3 – Opposition leaders James Orengo, Edwin Sifuna and former Chief Justice David Maraga have condemned what they described as an attack on their convoy by suspected goons at Keumbu, accusing their rivals of attempting to disrupt their entry into Keroka for a s …
Keroka clashes mar Linda Mwananchi tour as Maraga, Sifuna rally for opposition unityCapital News
KISII, Kenya, Jul 3 – UGM Party leader and former Chief Justice David Maraga joined leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement at a women empowerment meeting in Mosocho, Kisii County, in a move likely to fuel speculation over his political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Electio …
Maraga Joins Linda Mwananchi at Kisii rally, Calls for United Push to ‘Reset’ KenyaCitizen Digital
… Former Chief Justice David Maraga, who attended the briefing in solidarity, delivered a sharp rebuke of the government, saying the disappearances were part of a broader pattern of constitutional disregard. …
Four activists missing in Mathare as families, rights groups issue Tuesday protest warningThe Standard
… The Friday meeting between Chief Justice emeritus David Maraga and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i attracted a huge divided social media commentary. …
Dear Maraga, mind political purity as you form alliancesThe Standard
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, former Chief Justice David Maraga and Siaya Governor James Orengo during Gen-Z anniversary protests in Nairobi, June 25, 2026. …
Split opposition as some leaders keep off street protestsCapital News
… Participants who included Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa and David Maraga urged security agencies to allow peaceful commemorations and avoid confrontations as mourners and demonstrators marched through Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). …
Opposition Leaders, Families of Victims Urge Police Restraint During Gen Z Memorial MarchThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice David Maraga said police should arrest anyone organising criminal gangs if authorities had evidence. …
'Killer cops must go', families of Gen Z victims demand on protest anniversaryThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice David Maraga challenged security agencies to act on intelligence reports cited by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen linking some individuals to planned violence. …
Police block families of protest victims from reaching ParliamentThe Standard
… higa County remained calm, with normal business activities continuing as the country marked the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests. [Brian Kisanji, Standard] United Opposition Leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, former Chief Justice David Maraga …
Gen Z anniversary protests - picturesA 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 →