Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga met with young civil society activists at his Nairobi home on Tuesday.
The gathering included Generation Z advocates pushing for better governance in Kenya. A viral video captured Maraga singing a liberation song popular during the 2024 protests against the government.
Maraga shared his support on social media after the meeting. "The youth's struggle for a better Kenya deserves all our support," he wrote. He thanked activist @Nyamisa_Chela and her team for their visit and praised their dedication to improving Kenya.
These young activists lead civil society's demands for accountability and constitutional rights. The video shows Maraga joining their patriotic Swahili song, which honors victims of last year's protests and speaks of youth sacrifice for national progress.
Activist Nyamisa Chelagat, who attended the meeting, called it a key moment. "We updated him on the movement's fight for good governance, the rule of law, and constitutionalism," she said. "He sang with us as we welcomed him to the struggle."
Maraga has kept a quiet presence since leaving office but speaks out against government overreach and illegal killings. His reputation stems from his bold decision to annul the 2017 presidential elections. Last week, he warned that continued abductions threaten the Kenya Kwanza government's standing.
The meeting sparked calls on social media for Maraga to run for president in 2027 or lead the electoral commission. He has not expressed interest in either role.
He remains firm in opposing abductions and killings, calling them attacks on Kenya's future. "A leadership that abets a culture of killings and human rights violations jeopardizes its legitimacy," Maraga stated.
He stressed every Kenyan's right to safety, especially young people pursuing their dreams. "We cannot accept such attacks on our shared humanity," he said.
The gathering included Generation Z advocates pushing for better governance in Kenya. A viral video captured Maraga singing a liberation song popular during the 2024 protests against the government.
Maraga shared his support on social media after the meeting. "The youth's struggle for a better Kenya deserves all our support," he wrote. He thanked activist @Nyamisa_Chela and her team for their visit and praised their dedication to improving Kenya.
These young activists lead civil society's demands for accountability and constitutional rights. The video shows Maraga joining their patriotic Swahili song, which honors victims of last year's protests and speaks of youth sacrifice for national progress.
Activist Nyamisa Chelagat, who attended the meeting, called it a key moment. "We updated him on the movement's fight for good governance, the rule of law, and constitutionalism," she said. "He sang with us as we welcomed him to the struggle."
Maraga has kept a quiet presence since leaving office but speaks out against government overreach and illegal killings. His reputation stems from his bold decision to annul the 2017 presidential elections. Last week, he warned that continued abductions threaten the Kenya Kwanza government's standing.
The meeting sparked calls on social media for Maraga to run for president in 2027 or lead the electoral commission. He has not expressed interest in either role.
He remains firm in opposing abductions and killings, calling them attacks on Kenya's future. "A leadership that abets a culture of killings and human rights violations jeopardizes its legitimacy," Maraga stated.
He stressed every Kenyan's right to safety, especially young people pursuing their dreams. "We cannot accept such attacks on our shared humanity," he said.
