KWALE, Kenya – Former Chief Justice David Maraga will begin a three-day tour of Kwale County this week as part of his national consultations aimed at shaping his political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Maraga, who arrived back in the country on Monday from Dar es Salaam — where he observed legal proceedings against Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu — is set to visit five constituencies between May 23 and 25.
According to a statement from the Maraga ’27 Presidential Campaign Secretariat, the former CJ will hold public meetings in Matuga and Lunga Lunga on Thursday, Kinango on Friday, and Msambweni and Matuga again on Saturday.
The tour, which is being framed by his team as a “meet the people” engagement, marks a significant step in what appears to be Maraga’s soft launch of his presidential campaign under the slogan: Reset, Restore, Rebuild.
“As part of his consultations on resetting Kenya to the rule of law, rebuilding the economy and restoring dignity and utu,” the statement reads, “CJ (Emeritus) Maraga will be in Kwale County between 23rd and 25th May.”
Note to the Public on my Engagements
The former Chief Justice, known for his principled stance on judicial independence and integrity, has kept a relatively low public profile since leaving office in January 2021.
However, recent moves — including public commentary on governance and now this coastal tour — signal a deeper political re-entry.
A press briefing is expected during the Kwale tour, where Maraga is likely to outline his vision and address growing speculation around his 2027 presidential intentions.
His return from Tanzania also highlights his continued interest in regional democracy and rule of law.
While in Dar es Salaam, he observed the formal reading of charges against Tundu Lissu, a vocal critic of the Tanzanian government and leader of the opposition CHADEMA party.
As Kenya’s political field begins to take shape ahead of the next election cycle, Maraga’s presence on the ground — and his framing of the national conversation around justice, dignity, and economic fairness — may be an early signal of how he intends to position himself.
