Former Chief Justice David Maraga has come out fighting, dismantling rumors of his political allegiance with the precision of a supreme court ruling. In a fiery address in Meru, the presidential hopeful declared himself "The People's Project," dismissing claims that he is a state-sponsored spoiler as "cheap propaganda."

The retired judge, known for his unshakeable integrity, is finding the murky waters of politics to be just as treacherous as the judiciary. Facing accusations that his United Green Movement (UGM) party is a covert operation by the current administration to split the opposition vote, Maraga went on the offensive. He didn't just deny the claims; he ridiculed the logic behind them. "How can we be working with the same government we are condemning?" he posed to a cheering crowd.

War on Police Brutality

Maraga used the platform to launch a scathing attack on the state's use of force. He condemned the rising cases of police brutality at political rallies, calling it a violation of the very constitution he spent his life defending. He specifically cited incidents in Nyeri and Nairobi where teargas was deployed against peaceful gatherings, terming the actions "unlawful and undemocratic."

His campaign platform is crystallizing around three pillars:

• Constitutionalism: A promise to return the country to the rule of law, ending the culture of impunity that he says has permeated the executive.
• Economic Sovereignty: He warned against the sale of parastatals to foreign investors, arguing that strategic national assets are being auctioned off, compromising Kenya’s future independence.
• Youth Power: He urged the youth to register as voters, framing the 2027 election as a generational battle for the soul of the nation.

The "Project" Tag

The "project" label is a potent weapon in Kenyan politics, used to discredit candidates as puppets. By confronting it head-on, Maraga is trying to inoculation his campaign against this narrative. He stood alongside UGM’s Evurore Ward candidate, Kennedy Njeru, reinforcing that their movement is grassroots-driven, not state-orchestrated.

"I have never been anyone's project," Maraga affirmed. "My record speaks for itself." As he tours the Mount Kenya region, the former CJ is betting that his reputation for truth will outweigh the spin of his opponents. In a political landscape defined by betrayal, Maraga is offering something rare: consistency.