Former Chief Justice David Maraga (centre) with unidentified individuals when he arrived in US on September 17, 2026/XFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has landed in Washington DC to begin his tour of the United States, where he is expected to engage Kenyans on issues affecting the country.
Maraga arrived at Dulles International Airport on Wednesday and is scheduled to meet Kenyans in different parts of the US.
In a message after his arrival, Maraga said he looked forward to listening to their views as they discuss the country’s future.
“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,” he said.
Maraga invited Kenyans to participate in the engagements, saying the meetings would provide an opportunity to exchange ideas.
“Let us meet, share ideas, and build together,” he said.
According to his itinerary, Maraga will spend September 17 and 18 in Washington DC before travelling to Maryland on September 19.
He will visit Delaware and New Jersey on September 20, followed by two days in New York on September 21 and 22.
From September 23 to 26, the former Chief Justice will be in Minnesota before proceeding to Georgia, where he is scheduled to spend September 27 to 29.
His tour will then move to Texas, with engagements in Houston from September 30 to October 3, followed by Dallas on October 4.
Maraga is scheduled to depart the US for Nairobi on October 5.
The former CJ did not give details of the specific issues that will dominate his engagements with Kenyans during the tour.
However, his message placed emphasis on listening, dialogue and exchanging ideas on the country’s future.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga (third left) with unidentified individuals when he arrived in US on September 17, 2026/XKenyans living abroad have increasingly become an important constituency in national discussions, including on governance, development and the country’s political future.
Maraga served as Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court from 2016 until his retirement in January 2021.
Since leaving office, he has remained active in public affairs, particularly on issues concerning governance, constitutionalism and the rule of law.
His US tour comes at a time when national political activity is gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Maraga, however, framed his visit around engagement with Kenyans, saying the tour would provide an opportunity to listen to their views and exchange ideas.
His visit comes as political leaders and other public figures increasingly engage the diaspora ahead of the 2027 General Election.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is also in the US for a series of engagements with the diaspora.
Kenyans living abroad are also eligible to participate in elections under the Constitution, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission responsible for facilitating diaspora voting.
