Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared that his entry into politics will be defined by a no-nonsense fight against corruption and impunity, insisting that his pursuit of the presidency is driven by service, not personal enrichment.

Speaking during a local radio interview on Friday, September 5, 2025, Maraga stressed that his leadership would usher in a culture of accountability where no individual, however powerful, is placed above the law.

“Fellow Kenyans, I am seeking to lead this country to offer servant leadership. I am not seeking the presidency to enrich myself,” he said, dismissing speculation that his presidential bid was motivated by personal gain.

Maraga explained that he was already content with what he has and has no desire to use public office for personal wealth accumulation. “God has blessed me with the little I have, and I am happy with it. I want to offer services to this country,” he added.

The former CJ said that public office must be about service delivery and integrity, values he claimed have been eroded by greed and the culture of impunity.

Zero tolerance for impunity

Maraga promised that if elected, his presidency would launch an uncompromising war on corruption. “I am going to fight corruption head-on. I am going to demand that everybody obeys the law so that we don’t have impunity,” he told listeners.

He further emphasised that his administration would set the tone from the very top, signalling an end to political protection for those accused of economic crimes.

“That will start with me as the president; there will be no big man who has given orders from above,” Maraga asserted.

His message comes at a time when Kenyans are increasingly disillusioned by rising corruption scandals and the perception of selective justice in government institutions.

Maraga’s remarks are likely to stir debate across the political spectrum, with allies praising his tough stance and critics questioning whether such pledges can withstand the realities of Kenya’s entrenched political networks.

Still, the former CJ’s radio appearance highlighted a central pillar of his campaign: a presidency rooted in integrity, fairness, and the rule of law.