Okiya Omtatah rules out alliance with Maraga without shared agenda
Presidential aspirant Okiya Omtatah has expressed his intent to join forces with former Chief Justice David Maraga ahead of the 2027 general elections, but only if their political agendas are aligned.
Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Omtatah made it clear that his interest in building coalitions is not rooted in political expediency, but rather in a shared commitment to principles and transformative leadership.
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He emphasised that any potential collaboration with Maraga must be founded on a mutual understanding of the issues facing the country and a unified approach to addressing them.
He explained that if their visions for Kenya are aligned, there would be no need for them to pursue different political paths. However, if their agendas diverge, he sees no justification for working together. The Busia County Senator underscored that his mission transcends personal ambition, arguing that leadership should not be centred around individuals but on the rule of law and national interest.
He maintained that he does not see himself or any other individual as a saviour figure, noting that only adherence to the law can offer meaningful solutions to Kenya’s challenges.
“If Maraga’s agenda and mine are the same, there is no reason why we should run from different sides,” he said.
Adding;
“But if his agenda is different from mine, I will not team up with him. My agenda is bigger than me. I am not the Messiah, and no Kenyan can be only the law can be the Messiah.”
Maraga’s bid
Maraga officially announced his presidential bid on June 18, 2025.
“After serious reflection, I will run in 2027 for the presidency of this country,” Maraga declared during a press conference.
He said the decision to run was motivated by growing concerns about corruption, impunity, and tribal politics in Kenya.
“This has come as a result of what has happened in the country,” he said.
Maraga, who served as Chief Justice from 2016 to 2021, is widely respected for his commitment to justice and integrity. In 2017, he made history when he led the Supreme Court in annulling the presidential election due to widespread irregularities. The move was hailed as a bold step in defending democracy.
Unlike many politicians, Maraga said he would not use money to buy votes. Instead, he called on ordinary Kenyans to support his campaign through crowdfunding.
“I am not going to require funds to dish out for people to vote for me. I will make an appearance … for Kenyans to crowdfund for me,” he said.
He also spoke about the need to protect young people from police brutality and political violence.
“I am a parent … to see our young people being handled the way they have been handled is extremely worrying,” Maraga stated.
