former Chief Justice David Maraga Stories

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.

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.

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