Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly criticized corruption, calling it Kenya’s most significant challenge, and has hinted at a possible run for president.
In an increasingly vocal position on the country’s leadership, Maraga expressed his concern about the role corruption plays in Kenya’s struggles, suggesting that urgent action is needed to address the issue.
During his speech at the People Dialogue Festival at Uhuru Park, Maraga emphasized that corruption lies at the heart of Kenya’s problems.
He stressed that without tackling this issue head-on, the country would continue to face persistent difficulties.
His remarks come at a time when the Supreme Court is under growing scrutiny, adding further significance to his call for accountability and reform.
Maraga, who has kept a relatively low profile in recent years, broke his silence to advocate for a change in leadership.
He told the gathered crowd, “The truth of the matter is that corruption is what is ailing this country and many African nations.
If we deal with corruption, we will have no problems.” He continued, “If I were given the opportunity to lead, I would make sure that everyone follows the law.”
In his speech, Maraga underlined that strict adherence to the law would solve many of Kenya’s problems. “The moment we have everyone obeying the law, everything will fall into place,” he said, adding that this is the core issue plaguing the nation.
He also pointed out that many political leaders are driven by selfish ambitions, which often lead to decisions aimed at personal gain rather than the public good.
Addressing the ongoing petitions calling for the removal of Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome, Maraga dismissed them as dishonest and motivated by selfish interests.
He described the efforts to remove the judges as part of a broader political scheme, rather than a genuine concern for justice.
Earlier in the year, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) received petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Koome and six other judges over allegations of incompetence and misconduct.
These petitions, filed by various individuals, including former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju and lawyer Christopher Rosana, were triggered by the controversy surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision to ban Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm from practicing before the court.
In response, Chief Justice Koome and the other affected judges filed a petition in the High Court to stop the JSC from proceeding with the removal process, arguing that the JSC lacked authority over Supreme Court decisions. Justice Njoki Ndung’u also described the move to remove the judges as “unconstitutional.”
Maraga weighed in on the issue, suggesting that the petitions were based on false accusations and driven by political motives.
“You need to read the petitions that have been filed against the judges of the Supreme Court and see where the problem really lies,” Maraga stated.
“If these petitions had been addressed by the proper authorities, the issue would have been resolved already. It is simply a matter of dishonesty, driven by personal gain or to advance political agendas.”
The High Court issued temporary orders halting the JSC’s actions, preventing the situation from escalating into a constitutional crisis.
As speculation grows about his political future, Maraga is increasingly seen as a potential candidate in Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, with many waiting to see whether he will indeed take on the challenge of leading the country.
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