former Chief Justice David Maraga Stories

Former CJ David Maraga vows to restructure IEBC to empower youth, end vote-buying
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

Maraga said Kenya’s political system has locked out many young people from leadership by allowing money to dominate politics.

Ex-CJ Maraga accuses Ruto government of weaponising anti-terror laws to silence dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Speaking after a court session, Maraga stressed that terrorism is a grave offence that should not be exploited as a tool of intimidation, particularly...

Ex-CJ David Maraga defends Gen Z against 'terrorists’ tag, says President William Ruto should resign
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga condemned what he termed as the “weaponization of the justice system” against youth who are only exercising their constitutional rights.

Ex-CJ David Maraga confirms 2027 presidential bid, hints at coalition backing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga said the most likely option for his presidential bid will be a coalition of parties, although he has not ruled out running under a single...

Ex-CJ David Maraga decries protest deaths, urges urgent human rights training for police
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

EX-CJ David Maraga described the police response on protesters as “shocking” and “devastating”, accusing the government of ignoring its own promises o...

Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations"
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...

Kenya's crisis not ethnic or generational, but leadership failure, says ex-Chief Justice Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Maraga called on Kenyans to begin a process of holding the President accountable for what he termed as gross violations of the Constitution.

Ex-CJ David Maraga slams President William Ruto after armed goons storm KHRC offices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The Sunday incident occurred at KHRC’s offices along Gitanga Road, where a press conference had been convened by Kenyan mothers and human rights defen...

Ex-CJ David Maraga rubbishes 'Ruto project' tag, denies eying AG role
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 04, 2025

In a statement following the brutal murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, Maraga declared that the ruling Kenya Kwanza regime was no longer fit...

Gen Z protest marks Kenya’s third liberation, says former CJ David Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

David Maraga said the current wave of protests carries the spirit of Kenya’s first and second liberations — from the fight against colonial rule to th...

Maraga blames President Ruto for Albert Ojwang’s murder, demands Deputy IG Lagat’s resignation
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 16, 2025

The former CJ, who is now one of Ruto's critics, has promised to join other Kenyans on June 25 in protests to push for Lagat's resignation.

Maraga urges June reflection for police brutality victims, links Gen Z protests to Madaraka Day ideals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Calling for a revival of national values, Maraga said he would stand with the youth during what has come to be known as Gen Z Revolution Month.

Maraga slams government's delayed response to organ trafficking scandal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

Maraga pointed out that the government’s response only came after the issue gained widespread attention in international media.

State to allocate Sh106 billion to implement Maraga taskforce reforms - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The President confirmed that the National Treasury will contribute part of the funds, with the remainder to be provided by investors.

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