Former Chief Justice David Maraga now says the country needs a fresh start. In a statement on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Maraga, who is eying the top seat in 2027, says the country’s economy, education and healthcare are on the verge of collapsing if not salvaged soon. 

According to Maraga, the country is also faced with deteriorating relationships with its neighbours and other countries in the continent. 

“Now more than ever, it is clear that Kenya needs a reset. We must end impunity and corruption. We must save our collapsing economy, education and healthcare. We must reset relations with our brothers and sisters in the region and Africa,” Maraga stated.

Maraga says there have been several violations of the constitution, calling for urgent action to bring to book those who have flagrantly violated the Constitution.

“We must push for fidelity to our Constitution and its full implementation. We must bring to book and hold accountable those who have flagrantly violated the Constitution. It is time for true change. For a reset,” Maraga added.

This comes a day after Maraga asked the youth to stop concentrating on online and street activism alone, and instead aim to capture power by joining competitive politics.

Maraga says the young people can bring the change they want in the country if only they clinch leadership positions during elections.

Speaking during the Kenya Ideas Festival held in Nairobi on Monday, April 7, 2025, Maraga asked the older generation to support the youth and help them get into leadership positions.

“As a person who belongs to the older age category, I have served this country and its people and I have made my small contribution to change. However, just like any other parent or older person, and justifiably so, I worry about the future the country holds for your children, grandchildren and the heritage we will leave for our young people,” he stated.

“Those of us from the older generation must support the youth to be at the helm of implementing that change. We need young people, not just on the streets and online. We need them on the political leadership of the country. We need them in county assemblies, in parliament and public institutions. We must dismantle the barriers that keep them out.” By Francis Muli, People Daily