- Former Chief Justice David Maraga nearly found himself in hot water following comments he made at Rongo University that were misconstrued.
- A media organization broadcasted his statement as support for President William Ruto being described as a listener, which grabbed the notice of the disruptive X users who have been protesting against Ruto's administration.
- Nevertheless, Maraga swiftly moved to clarify his stance, suggesting that his comments were intended as advice for the president rather than an expression of support.
Kai Eli, a journalist working for SANTIJAYA.co.ke, comes with over three years of expertise in reporting on politics and contemporary issues within Kenya.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga aims to counter the claim that he has become more lenient towards President William Ruto, whose administration has faced growing unpopularity amongst the public.
A media outlet, via its X account, cited Maraga as praising Ruto for acting like a receptive president, indicating that the previous chief of the judicial system might be softening his position on stringent governance.
It was claimed that he made these comments on Thursday, March 27, during a public talk about good governance, constitutionalism, and the rule of law at Rongo University.
The post caught the eye of Twitter users, who promptly started criticizing Maraga for contradicting himself.
They questioned how the ex-CJ would transition from advocating for good governance to supporting the president, who is criticized for poor leadership.
The temperature was rising, with Maraga having climbed to the top of the trending topics list.
He quickly stepped forward to clarify his stance, indicating that what was perceived as support for the president was actually just advice.
"However, if I were to provide guidance, I would urge him to hear out Kenyans..." stated Maraga in a public lecture held at Rongo University this morning.
