Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared that he is open to working with opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Elections, signaling a willingness to build issue-based alliances centered on integrity, accountability, and strict adherence to the rule of law.
Speaking during a tour in Embu, where he has been mobilizing residents to register as voters, Maraga said any potential partnership would not be driven by political convenience but by shared principles.
He emphasized that the fight against corruption and respect for constitutional order would be the non-negotiable foundation of any cooperation he enters.
Maraga, who is positioning himself as a presidential contender, stated that he is prepared to collaborate with opposition candidates who demonstrate firm commitment to confronting corruption and strengthening governance institutions.
According to him, Kenya’s biggest governance failure is not lack of policy ideas but weak enforcement of the law and tolerance of impunity.
He told residents that leadership must return to basics — obeying the Constitution and ensuring public officials are held accountable for their actions.
He stressed that no leader should expect special treatment under the law and that enforcement must apply equally across political and social status.
Maraga said his leadership philosophy is rooted in personal accountability and constitutional obedience. He argued that a credible presidency must model compliance with the law rather than demand it from others while acting differently.
In his remarks, he underscored that corruption continues to undermine economic progress, public trust, and service delivery, and warned that cosmetic reforms would not solve the problem without firm leadership.
In recent months, Maraga has intensified nationwide engagements, presenting himself as a reform-focused candidate built around institutional accountability.
His public messaging consistently targets governance reform, judicial independence, anti-corruption enforcement, and protection of constitutional rights. Rather than focusing on coalition arithmetic alone, he has been framing his campaign around systemic cleanup and rule-based administration.
He has also addressed the legal fraternity directly, urging lawyers to elect courageous and principled leadership within the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). He argued that strong institutions — especially professional and constitutional bodies — act as guardrails during politically charged election periods. Without firmness in such institutions, he warned, constitutionalism and fundamental rights protections can erode quickly.
Maraga told lawyers that leadership choices inside the LSK carry national consequences, not just professional ones. He said the body has historically played a watchdog role and must remain bold and independent, particularly as the country approaches another high-stakes general election cycle. He cautioned that weak or compromised leadership in oversight institutions creates space for abuse of power.
His outreach strategy blends voter registration drives with governance messaging, aiming to link civic participation with accountability demands. He has repeatedly encouraged citizens not only to vote but to scrutinize leadership records and ethical standards.
With the 2027 race still taking shape, Maraga’s openness to opposition cooperation — conditioned on anti-corruption and rule-of-law commitments — positions him as a candidate seeking principle-based alliances rather than purely political ones.
Whether that approach translates into a viable coalition remains uncertain, but his message is consistent: partnership is possible, but only on integrity terms.
