Maraga says his 2027 presidential campaign will be funded by Kenyans
By Cy Muganda, July 15, 2025Former Chief Justice David Maraga has revealed that his 2027 presidential campaign will be financed primarily through public contributions, positioning it as a citizen-driven movement aimed at restoring constitutionalism and public trust in leadership.
Speaking during an interview on a local television station on July 15, 2025, Maraga outlined his campaign financing strategy, stating that he has committed to contributing between Ksh1 million and Ksh2 million of his own money and will rely on Kenyans to raise the rest.
“Very little. I mean, one, two million shillings. I don’t have much money,” he admitted when asked about his own investment in the campaign.
“We are going to appeal to Kenyans to contribute to our campaign, and it is going to succeed. The Kenyans will themselves fund this election,” Maraga asserted.
The former Chief Justice expressed confidence that a citizen-funded campaign would ensure independence from external influence, describing it as a Wanjiku-funded presidency that would be free from special interest manipulation.
“Once we are funded and get elected, you can rest assured that anybody trying to twist us or do anything will tell them, look, this is a Wanjiku-funded presidency,” he stated.
Crowdfunding strategy
Pressed on whether the crowdfunding strategy was realistic given the tough economic times facing many Kenyans, Maraga said he believed the campaign would draw support from across the country, even in small donations.
“We are not asking a lot of money from individuals. With the suffering Kenyans have gone through, I can assure you that getting 10, 20, 50 shillings from individuals, 100 shillings, will come in,” he explained.
Maraga revealed that preliminary discussions with potential supporters have been encouraging, with some already inquiring about payment mechanisms.
“The people we are talking to, some we are meeting, are saying, look, when are you setting up the pay bill? We are going to pay,” Maraga noted.
He expressed such confidence in the funding model that he predicted potential excess contributions, which would be donated to public causes if realised.
“In fact, if anything, we are hoping to get excess. And my view is that once we get excess, whatever will be left, we will give it to a public cause,” he stated.
He further committed to making the campaign budget and funding details public at an appropriate time.