Former Chief Justice David Maraga landed in the United States on Wednesday for the start of his diaspora segment of the Ukatiba Caravan.
The United Green Movement Presidential candidate at the 2027 General Elections arrived at Dulles International Airport marking the official start of his scheduled engagements across multiple states. This is a continuation of his nationwide consultative exercise previously undertaken across all 47 counties.
“I have landed at Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, marking the start of my US Tour,” Maraga said upon arrival.
“I look forward to engaging with and listening to the views of Kenyans across different parts of the US over the coming days as we chart the way forward for our nation. Let us meet, share ideas, and build together.”
The US itinerary begins in Washington DC and Maryland, before proceeding to Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, Minnesota, and Texas.
Consolidating diaspora
According to his campaign team, Maraga will hold structured consultations with Kenyan diaspora communities, professional associations, civic leaders, and institutional stakeholders.
“The aim is to incorporate diaspora perspectives into policy development processes and national dialogue,” a memmber of the tour coordinating committe told Kurunzi News.
“Other engagements include meetings with US congressional leaders and diplomats in Washington, DC, as well as foreign policy discussions on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.”
The Diaspora Ukatiba Caravan is anchored on four principal objectives – the consolidation of diaspora input for manifesto development and the People’s Coalition for Electoral Justice, and discussions on diaspora voting and the urgency of continuous voter registration.
It is also underpinned by the quest to establish strategic partnerships with elected officials, business leaders, professionals, and institutions aligned with the initiative’s thematic pillars and the facilitation of people‑driven campaign financing through authorized channels and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
His arrival in the US follows his declaration that the national tallying center by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, that has been domiciled at the Bomas of Kenya for the past three elections is unconstitutional.
