In a New Year message shared on Thursday, January 1, via his official X account, Maraga warned that Kenya is facing a dangerous convergence of economic decline, weakened institutions, and erosion of national values.
He argued that unless the country recommits to constitutionalism and ethical leadership, the situation will continue to deteriorate.
According to Maraga, the economy is increasingly structured to favour President Ruto and his close allies, leaving ordinary Kenyans burdened by rising costs of living, unemployment, and shrinking opportunities.
According to Maraga, the economy is increasingly structured to favour President Ruto and his close allies, leaving ordinary Kenyans burdened by rising costs of living, unemployment, and shrinking opportunities.
He said the widening gap between the political class and the public reflects a failure of governance rather than an unavoidable economic reality.
“Our economy is in peril,” Maraga said.
“Our economy is in peril,” Maraga said.
“More and more Kenyans are being pushed into poverty, while a few individuals live lavishly on resources stolen from the public. The economy is working only for Ruto and his cronies.”
The United Green Movement (UGM) leader painted a grim picture of public service delivery, singling out the education and healthcare sectors as areas suffering from mismanagement and neglect.
The United Green Movement (UGM) leader painted a grim picture of public service delivery, singling out the education and healthcare sectors as areas suffering from mismanagement and neglect.
He warned that continued failure in these sectors threatens the future of the country, particularly for children and young people.
Maraga expressed concern over what he termed the collapse of the healthcare system, claiming that billions of shillings have been lost through a flawed health financing framework that prioritises looting instead of delivering quality and affordable services.
Maraga expressed concern over what he termed the collapse of the healthcare system, claiming that billions of shillings have been lost through a flawed health financing framework that prioritises looting instead of delivering quality and affordable services.
He said the result is a system that fails the poor while enriching a few individuals connected to power.
On education, the former Chief Justice said persistent policy confusion, underfunding, and politicisation have undermined the sector, putting at risk the promise of equal opportunity guaranteed under the Constitution.
Beyond economic challenges, Maraga warned that Kenya is undergoing a deeper crisis of values and institutional integrity.
On education, the former Chief Justice said persistent policy confusion, underfunding, and politicisation have undermined the sector, putting at risk the promise of equal opportunity guaranteed under the Constitution.
Beyond economic challenges, Maraga warned that Kenya is undergoing a deeper crisis of values and institutional integrity.
He argued that corruption, impunity, and disregard for the rule of law have become normalised, weakening public trust in leadership and state institutions.
Despite his critical tone, Maraga said the country still has a powerful instrument for recovery: the Constitution. He described it as more than a legal framework, calling it a moral covenant between the people and those entrusted with leadership.
“Our Constitution is not just a legal document,” he said.
Despite his critical tone, Maraga said the country still has a powerful instrument for recovery: the Constitution. He described it as more than a legal framework, calling it a moral covenant between the people and those entrusted with leadership.
“Our Constitution is not just a legal document,” he said.
“It is the clearest expression of our collective will to build a just, accountable, and dignified Republic. If faithfully lived and defended, it can reset our country and restore hope.”
As he positions himself for the 2027 presidential contest, Maraga said his leadership philosophy is anchored on uncompromising constitutionalism.
As he positions himself for the 2027 presidential contest, Maraga said his leadership philosophy is anchored on uncompromising constitutionalism.
He emphasised that under his leadership, no individual would be above the law and that power must be exercised strictly as a public trust.
He identified corruption as the most urgent challenge his administration would confront if elected, describing it as a moral failure that steals from the poor, weakens institutions, and robs future generations of opportunity.
Maraga said Kenya’s transformation will not be achieved through political slogans or public relations campaigns, but through consistent obedience to the Constitution and the rule of law.
“Leadership must be about service, not entitlement,” he said.
He identified corruption as the most urgent challenge his administration would confront if elected, describing it as a moral failure that steals from the poor, weakens institutions, and robs future generations of opportunity.
Maraga said Kenya’s transformation will not be achieved through political slogans or public relations campaigns, but through consistent obedience to the Constitution and the rule of law.
“Leadership must be about service, not entitlement,” he said.
“Our nation can still rise, but only if we choose integrity, accountability, and constitutionalism over greed and impunity.”
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