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Maraga picked to lead People’s Forum as opposition steps up 2027 electoral preparations

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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has been picked to lead the People’s Forum for Electoral Preparedness, an initiative bringing together opposition leaders and other stakeholders ahead of the 2027 General Election. Maraga revealed on Thursday, August 20, 2026, that he had been requested by his colleagues from the United opposition to take charge of the […]

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