NAIROBI, Kenya— Just two days after launching his presidential campaign website, David Maraga has something few first-time candidates can claim: over half a million shillings in donations—and counting.
The former Chief Justice, who recently announced his 2027 presidential bid, confirmed that Kenyans have contributed more than Sh500,000 through his official campaign platform, DavidMaraga.com. Contributions from the diaspora, he added, are also streaming in—this time in dollars.
“We set up the website, and within two days we had more than Sh500,000. That tells you Kenyans want change,” Maraga said.
But money isn’t the only thing flowing in. The campaign, built on the promise of honest leadership, a revived economy, and innovation-driven governance, is rapidly gaining traction online.
Volunteers helped launch the site, which offers Kenyans the chance to donate, share ideas, and sign up to join the movement.
Maraga’s campaign is positioning itself as a counterbalance to what he calls a leadership crisis under President William Ruto. And he’s not mincing words.
“The president has captured Parliament. It’s no longer performing its checks and balances,” he said. “That’s why I’ve stepped up. My candidacy is about giving Kenyans a real solution to remove Ruto in 2027.”
In a powerful appeal, Maraga painted a stark picture of the current state of the nation—crippling public debt, a broken tax system, skyrocketing cost of living, and what he described as state violence against Kenya’s youth.
“Kenya is at a turning point. This is our moment,” he said, echoing his campaign’s rallying cry. “Leadership must empower the people and deliver actual results—not slogans.”
The site isn’t just a donations hub—it’s a digital nerve center for what Maraga hopes will be a national movement.
Visitors are invited to contribute ideas, volunteer their time, or offer financial support. The former Chief Justice has also highlighted youth inclusion, AI, clean energy, and innovation as pillars of his campaign agenda.
Maraga, who described himself as the “Gen Z candidate” during a recent interview, says young people must not only be heard but also mentored into leadership.
“I have children, and many Kenyans do too. We must invest in the next generation, not marginalize them,” he said.
As momentum builds, Maraga says the early response has been overwhelming—and affirming.
“Kenyans are not just frustrated. They’re ready. Ready for a new kind of leadership, one rooted in integrity, vision, and action,” he said.
If the donation numbers are any indication, Maraga’s message is resonating—and the 2027 race just got a lot more interesting.
