Why I am best suited to lead Kenya - former CJ David Maraga
Former CJ David Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to work.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga says his plan to reform Kenya begins with restoring professionalism in the government, enforcing the rule of law, and combating corruption without fear.
Speaking during an interview on NTV Wednesday night, Maraga said the country is broken because leaders have abandoned constitutional order and failed to give professionals the space to work.
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Maraga said if elected, he will assemble a competent team, allow them to perform their duties without interference, while holding them accountable.
“I am a lawyer; we have many other professionals. This country requires many people, and what I can assure Kenyans is that I will assemble a team of professionals in various areas. I will not purport to know what is done in the medical field. I will leave that to the experts,” Maraga said.
“What I will do is necessary vetting and get the necessary people in place, once there, allow them to work, but call them to account. I believe that is what is required, and if Kenyans trust me, I am committed to doing exactly that. I will provide leadership that will enable the professionals to do their work as required, and the country will move forward,” he added.
He stressed that Kenya must return to constitutionalism, where the law applies equally to all. He said that as president, he will lead by example and guide the country back to order.
“What we have right now is a situation where we are leading to a total breakdown of the rule of law, those in authority think they can do whatever they want and escape with it. If we continue with that, we cannot have a country,” he warned.
The former CJ said corruption is weakening the nation, and he pledged to confront it directly. He recalled his time at the judiciary, where those found guilty of graft were removed from office, and said that same principle will guide his leadership.
“I know what I’m up against, that I am going to step on very thick toes, but it requires someone to do and trust me, I will,” he said. “Where there will be evidence, I will be the first person to send any person found culpable home.”
Maraga said his decision to run for president was not made lightly. It followed deep reflection and discussions with like-minded individuals who shared his concerns over the state of the country.
“This has come as a result of what has been happening in the country. To see our young people being handled the way they have been handled is extremely worrying,” he said.
“After discussion with friends and others and after serious reflection, I thought it was time we thought about the leadership of this country. We can’t let some people throw our country to the dogs.
We need to think about that seriously, and it is as a result of that reflection that I have made up my mind that I will run for the presidency in 2027.”
Maraga said what Kenya needs now is order, and that requires courage. He believes he is the one ready to take that bold step.
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