I will not steal from you - Maraga promises diaspora Kenyans if elected president

UGM Party Presidential aspirant David Maraga speaks on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY

Presidential hopeful David Maraga has vowed to instil integrity and accountability in his government if he secures victory in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking to his diaspora supporters in the United States on Sunday, where he is conducting a three-week campaign, Maraga said he will take stern action against corruption and will not hesitate to put rogue leaders behind bars.

"I will not steal from you, my family to steal from you or those I work with to steal from you," he said.

The UGM Party presidential flagbearer promised to protect public resources, arguing that fractured laws on graft have crippled Kenya's growth for decades.

"We are talking about Singapore in Kenya. You know what Lee Kuan Yew did to make Singapore admirable," he said.

"Kenyans have not given that money to you to put it in your pocket. I will guard that for you."

His United States tour has seen him securing pro bono support from US-based organisation Vanguard Africa.

Documents filed under the United States Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) show that Vanguard Africa entered into an agreement with Friends of Maraga on September 2, 2026, to provide advisory, international advocacy and public engagement support.

The agreement, filed with the US Department of Justice, states that the support will focus on elevating Maraga's profile and ethical leadership, as well as supporting free and fair elections in Kenya.

Vanguard Africa will provide the services on a pro bono basis until November 30, 2026, after which the two organisations will review the arrangement at a strategy meeting scheduled for December.