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Maraga smells deceit, dismisses committee overseeing Ruto-Raila deal

Former Chief Justice David Maraga after attending Kahawa Court on July 16, 2025 where 37 youths were charged with acts of terrorism by allegedly burning down Dagoretti Police Station.  [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has rejected President William Ruto’s appointment of a five-member committee to fast-track the implementation of the UDA-ODM 10-point agenda and the National Dialogue Committee report.

In a statement on Friday, August 8, Maraga dismissed the formation of the team as a wasteful and deceitful endeavour meant to serve the interests of the political elite.

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