Maraga tears into Ruto’s address, says Kenyans deserve answers—not new promises
David Maraga says President Ruto's proposed post-Vision 2030 agenda cannot succeed without restoring the rule of law and accountability...
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has sharply criticized President William Ruto's address, labeling his proposed national dialogue as a distraction from critical national issues.
- Maraga described the country's situation as "a national emergency," citing worsening corruption, an unbearable cost of living, and excessive borrowing.
- Key figures involved include former Chief Justice David Maraga and President William Ruto.
- Maraga argues that the nation's priority should be restoring constitutionalism and the rule of law, not new development blueprints, especially without accounting for the unfulfilled promises of Vision 2030.
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Ruto Sets August 12 Launch for National Dialogue on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030 - July 2026
President William Ruto announced a nationwide dialogue to chart Kenya's development roadmap beyond Vision 2030, beginning on August 12, 2026. This initiative aims to create a citizen-driven national development charter for the country's next phase of transformation. Professor Hiroyuki Professor Anyang' Nyong'o and their team have been appointed to develop Kenya's development strategy beyond 2030. Former Chief Justice David Maraga sharply criticized the proposed dialogue as a distraction from critical national issues, stating Kenyans deserve answers not new promises. Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i also termed the dialogue a distraction, saying Ruto must first fix governance.
