David Maraga
David Maraga is a former Chief Justice of Kenya who presided over the landmark Supreme Court ruling that annulled the 2017 presidential election results, citing irregularities and illegalities in the conduct of the electoral process.
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United Green Movement leader David Maraga called for clarity on the cause of the fire and support for affected families.
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
Kenya· 2026-05-28
David Maraga, a former Kenyan chief justice, expressed alarm over the U.S. quarantine plan.
U.S. plan for Ebola quarantine in Kenya sparks anger
Canada· 2026-05-28
David Maraga is the former Chief Justice involved in the appointment standoff with the former President.
Judges sue AG, Treasury PS, Solicitor General over failure to pay them Sh120mKenya· 2026-02-25
Former Chief Justice David Maraga mourned Kiai as a passionate and thoughtful leader guided by strong principles.
Human rights crusader Mugambi Kiai dies after battle with kidney failureKenya· 2026-02-23
David Maraga is also among those who have shown interest in challenging President William Ruto.
Opposition leaders must stop tarnishing Matiang'i's nameKenya· 2026-02-20
David Maraga has criticized the Grade 10 rollout by the Ministry of Education.
Maraga criticises government over Grade 10 rolloutKenya· 2026-01-22
David Maraga paid tribute to his former Supreme Court colleague Mohamed Ibrahim, highlighting his uprightness and discipline.
Justice Ibrahim stood for truth, colleagues say as he's laid to restKenya· 2025-12-19
David Maraga is a former Chief Justice and a pupil of Duncan Mindo.
Scrap Kenya School of Law; it was a mistake from the word goKenya· 2025-11-19
David Maraga has said he will stop corruption and looting of public resources in Kenya if he is elected in 2027.
Maraga: I will stop corruption and looting of public resourcesKenya· 2025-11-09
David Maraga is running as a 2027 presidential candidate under the United Green Movement Party and has promised to ensure 50/50 gender representation in public offices.
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in KenyaKenya· 2025-11-04
Ex-CJ Maraga tells Ruto over new legislations.
See you in court, ex-CJ Maraga tells Ruto over new legislationsKenya· 2025-10-22
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto of undermining Kenya’s Constitution.
Why Maraga is opposed to President Ruto's new 'draconian laws'Kenya· 2025-10-21
David Maraga, the former chief justice and current presidential aspirant, expressed shock at Odinga's death.
Raila Odinga, key Kenyan opposition figure and former PM, dies aged 80 | Kenya
United Kingdom· 2025-10-15
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the church to encourage their congregants to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Maraga: Why church must help Kenyans choose the right leaders in 2027Kenya· 2025-10-05
Matiang’i held a meeting with youth and opinion leaders in Lanet and later joined Former Chief Justice David Maraga at a funeral in Rongai, Nakuru County.
Matiang'i denies rift in 'united' oppositionKenya· 2025-10-05
Former Chief Justice David Maraga supported Rose Njeri Tunguru, stating she should be applauded for her civic engagement efforts.
Coder who turned civic frustration into global recognitionKenya· 2025-10-04
Former Chief Justice David Maraga also criticised both the county and national governments for failing to end the strike.
KMPDU, Health Ministry behind Kiambu crisis, county official saysKenya· 2025-10-03
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the inclusion of youth in leadership.
Involve youths in political leadership, says former CJKenya· 2025-09-26
David Maraga is a former Chief Justice who is fronting a middle ground initiative for Kenya's renewal.
The five men who can deliver Kenya from politics of despairKenya· 2025-09-24
David Maraga is a former Chief Justice who is fronting a middle ground initiative for Kenya's renewal.
These five men can deliver Kenya from politics of despairKenya· 2025-09-24Former Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga is also seeking the presidency.
Matiang'i celebrates 'big' win after appellant court overturns convictionKenya· 2025-09-20
David Maraga is the Chief Justice (Emeritus) who nullified the first round of the presidential election in 2017.
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakesKenya· 2025-09-17
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions to drop terror charges against youths arrested during demos.
Drop terror charges against youths, Maraga tells IngongaKenya· 2025-09-12
David Maraga is the Chief Justice Emeritus who proposed recent reforms.
Makau taskforce must review how police handle protestersKenya· 2025-09-06
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has voiced concern over reports that armed Jubaland forces from Somalia are operating in Mandera County.
Maraga calls out Ruto on Jubaland forces presence in ManderaKenya· 2025-09-03Chief Justice David Maraga advised President Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve Parliament for failing to enact the gender rule.
Men's role in achieving two-thirds gender ruleKenya· 2025-08-31
Former Chief Justice David Maraga attributed the failure to implement the Constitution to poor leadership.
CSOs say Ruto has failed to implement constitution fullyKenya· 2025-08-31
David Maraga is recognized as credible but numberless.
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg danceKenya· 2025-08-30
David Maraga faulted the commission for stalling the voter registration process since 2022.
Voter registration to resume on September 29 ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2025-08-28
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the Social Health Authority (SHA) payments fiasco.
Maraga wants EACC to probe SHA payments sagaKenya· 2025-08-26