NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18 – Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has taken his push for electoral reforms to Washington DC, where he has held meetings with US lawmakers, civil society groups and think tanks as he seeks to shape his agenda ahead of the next General Election.

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Maraga said his discussions focused on the People’s Coalition’s five-point electoral reform agenda, which he said is aimed at securing a free, fair and credible 2027 election in Kenya.

“As part of our ongoing engagements in Washington DC, we met with the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, civil society and think tanks convened by NEDemocracy,” Maraga said.

“Our discussions centered on the People’s Coalition’s 5-point electoral reform agenda for a free, fair, credible 2027 election in Kenya.”

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He added: “We look forward to building meaningful partnerships to make this a reality.”

The former Chief Justice is campaigning for the presidency on the United Green Movement (UGM) ticket.

Maraga also held discussions with Joe Trippi of Vanguard Africa in Washington on Thursday, focusing on electoral integrity and increasing youth participation in civic processes.

“Held productive discussions with Joe Trippi of Vanguard Africa in Washington, DC on electoral integrity & promotion of youth participation in civic processes,” Maraga said.

The engagement comes a day after Maraga arrived in the US to begin a three-week tour targeting Kenyans living in the diaspora.

Maraga is scheduled to travel across nine US destinations between September 17 and October 5.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya