Maraga vows to back young aspirants to oust Kenya Kwanza regime
By Mustafa Juma, May 3, 2026Former Chief Justice David Maraga has signalled strong support for youthful political leadership, saying he will stand with young aspirants seeking to transform Kenya’s governance structure and challenge what he termed a “thieving regime” during the upcoming 2027 General Election.
Taking to his official X account on Sunday, May 3, 2026, moments after meeting youthful aspirants at a Limuru gathering, the United Green Movement (UGM) party leader said young people are increasingly rallying behind a new political identity anchored on integrity, accountability, and constitutionalism.
Youth push for new leadership
Maraga noted that the growing slogan #tukokadi that was recently used to rally the youth to register as voters reflects a generational shift in political thinking, where young Kenyans are demanding a more transparent and accountable leadership model.
“Vijana wakisema #tukokadi they mean that wako ready to offer a new form of leadership, anchored on integrity, accountability, and respect for the constitution,” Maraga wrote on X.
He praised the emergence of young political hopefuls preparing to contest elective positions under the UGM Party ticket.
“At #Limuru2, I am proud to see young people prepare themselves as #YoungAspirants on the @UGMParty ticket,” he added.
Support for youth political movement
Maraga further said he would continue supporting the Young Aspirants League, saying the initiative will help equip youthful leaders with the skills and knowledge needed for public service.
Maraga said the movement aims to bring about change in national leadership.
“I will continue to offer the #YoungAspirantsLeague opportunities to sharpen their knowledge and skills as we work together to send this thieving regime to Kamiti,” he stated.
His remarks come amid increasing mobilisation by youth-led political movements seeking greater representation ahead of future elections.
Inclusivity
Maraga, who is eyeing the 2027 presidential seat, has maintained that the implementation of the Kenyan Constitution is the only way to ensure that no Kenyan feels left out because of their geographic or ethnic background.
Speaking to residents in the border region of Hisbania on Monday, April 27, 2026, Maraga addressed the deep-seated feelings of abandonment expressed by local communities.
Residents at the forum described themselves as living like “widows” or “orphans,” claiming that development projects seen in other parts of the country often bypass their town.