FORMER CHEIF JUSTICE DAVID MARAGA HAS DECLARED HIS INTENTION TO RUN FOR PRESIDENCY IN THE 2027 ELECTIONS

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, marking a significant shift from the judiciary to active politics. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview with NTV, Maraga said he will be on the ballot to offer alternative leadership and challenge the prevailing culture of impunity, corruption and ethnicity-driven politics.
Maraga, who served as Kenya’s Chief Justice from 2016 to 2021, says his decision is driven by a deep desire to restore integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership in a country he believes is at a critical crossroads.
“After serious reflection, I thought it was time we thought about the leadership of this country. We can’t let some people literally drag our country through the doors. As a result of that reflection, I have made up my mind that I will run in 2027 for the presidency of this country,” he said.
He also noted that the decision to join politics was deeply personal and driven by recent events that have shaken the conscience of many Kenyans.