Maraga Set for US Tour After Ukatiba Caravan Across 43 Counties
Maraga, who is also the United Green Movement co-party leader and the party’s presidential flag bearer, will use the tour to engage Kenyan communities across several US states.
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Chief Justice David Maraga is scheduled to embark on a three-week tour of the United States beginning September 17, 2026, in an effort to connect with Kenyans residing in the diaspora before the 2027 General Election. Maraga serves as the co-leader of the United Green Movement (UGM) and its presidential candidate.
The tour will take him through several US states, including Delaware, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Georgia. Maraga's journey follows his nationwide Ukatiba Caravan, which took him to 43 counties from February to April 2026, where he discussed governance, constitutionalism, and the state of Kenya with citizens.
The former Chief Justice’s US visit aims to engage Kenyan communities abroad on matters affecting their home country and their role in Kenya's political and economic growth. The United States is a significant source of remittances to Kenya, representing between 50 and 60 percent of monthly and annual diaspora inflows. Maraga’s team anticipates that the tour will provide a platform for discussing the diaspora's contributions to Kenya's development.
In addition to political engagements, Maraga is set to interact with international leaders during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, further expanding his diplomatic outreach. This US tour is a strategic move for Maraga to bolster his political profile ahead of the 2027 presidential election, leveraging his background as a former Chief Justice and his stance on constitutionalism, governance, and the rule of law.
His strategic engagement with Kenyans in the diaspora, combined with diplomatic participation in international forums, underscores his ambition to strengthen his position in Kenya's political landscape.
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