Former Chief Justice Maraga to tour US, engage Kenyan diaspora ahead of 2027 polls

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is planning a tour of the United States to engage members of the Kenyan diaspora ahead of the country’s 2027 general election, according to the-star.co.ke.

The visit is expected to focus on meeting Kenyans living across several US cities, with diaspora communities in North America having grown into a significant constituency in recent cycles. Remittances from Kenyans abroad remain a major contributor to the national economy, and diaspora voters have increasingly been courted by political actors seeking support and visibility abroad.

Maraga served as Kenya’s Chief Justice from 2016 until his retirement in 2021. His tenure was marked by a number of high-profile rulings, including a 2017 decision that annulled the presidential election results, ordering a fresh vote — a landmark moment in the country’s judicial history. Since leaving office, he has remained a public figure, occasionally weighing in on governance and constitutional matters.

The 2027 general election is expected to be a closely watched contest, with the campaign landscape already taking shape well in advance of the official vote. Engagement tours targeting the diaspora have become a common feature of Kenyan political activity, as candidates and public figures seek to broaden their reach beyond the country’s borders and connect with citizens who maintain strong ties to home.

Further details about the cities to be visited and the specific engagements planned during the US tour have not yet been disclosed, as the-star.co.ke reported.

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