- The 2027 presidential election has begun to attract different candidates and those who have dominated the political sphere for decades
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has revealed his intention to run for the seat after being pressured by various people
- He said he would implement the rule of law in the country, which he considered to be the main challenge today
Former Chief Justice David Maraga He is expected to run for the presidency in the 2027 general election.
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Speaking at the People's Discussion Festival at the Uhuru Park Garden, Nairobi, Thursday, March 6, Maraga revealed that he was testing his position before deciding to take action.
“I'm thinking about it, and I ask what kind of leaders that Kenyans want. What issues are the Kenyans want to be dealt with?
How I would rule Kenya as President – Maraga
He said if he succeeded in his mission, he would implement the rule of law, which he said was a Kenyan problem.
Maraga also mentioned the interference of other independent government and institutions as other major challenges affecting the country.
He said he would fix things if he took the presidency.
“Often, the executive does not want to lock himself in his line, and that is where problems arise. And in democracy, you need a court, you need a parliament, and you need executives, as well as many independent commissions, to carry out their duties and work within their spheres of influence, and we will have a very good country to rule this country.
Why does Maraga want to run for president?
His statement comes after several weeks of concern by some people for the residence.
The presidential candidates refer to the qualifications he holds as a leader, as evidenced by his term as Chief Justice.
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Maraga was known as a brave leader who was willing to defend the judiciary despite attacks from other government hands.
Former President of the Kenyan Law Society (LSK) Nelson Havi is among those who want the name of the former Chief Justice in the presidential vote in 2027.
According to Havi, the former Chief Justice is not compared to issues of accountability and manner.
Maraga retired in 2021 after five years in the judicial department.
His position was in Kenya's history, especially after canceling the presidential election in the 2017 election, making Kenya the first country in Africa to overturn the presidential election.
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