Maraga vows to fix Kenya’s ‘chaotic’ health sector if elected president
Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to overhaul the country's healthcare system and address public service failures if elected president in 2027. He criticized the current administration's spending priorities and handling of public sector strikes.
Why it matters
Maraga's entry into the political arena signals a shift in the 2027 election landscape, focusing on corruption and the quality of public services.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga during the funeral of George Morara Ongenyo Mogeni in Kerumbe Village, North Mugirango, Nyamira County/HANDOUT
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has pledged to improve access to healthcare and ensure public dispensaries have adequate medicine if elected president, describing Kenya’s health sector as “in chaos”.
Maraga claimed Kenyans who rely on public hospitals and dispensaries had been neglected, arguing that leadership should be judged by its ability to provide accessible and affordable healthcare.
“For families in rural Kisii and across the country, leadership must be judged by whether a sick person can access care and dignity without being pushed into poverty,” he said.
The United Green Movement (UGM) co-party leader spoke on Friday during the funeral of George Morara Ongenyo Mogeni in Kerumbe Village, North Mugirango, Nyamira County.
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