IN SHORT: A graphic going viral on social media appears to quote former chief justice David Maraga condemning former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua for making “reckless” remarks in the US. However, the graphic and its quote have been fabricated.
A graphic attributing a quote to Kenya’s former chief justice David Maraga is gaining attention on social media. In it, Maraga seemingly condemns former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua for making “reckless” claims during his visit to the United States.
“Kenya’s reputation abroad is not a plaything for politicians. When you travel overseas and try to undermine your own country in foreign forums, you do harm that lasts long after you’ve left the podium. Rigathi is being reckless at the country’s expense,” the quote reads.
The graphic features the logo, SMS number and web address of the Standard – the online platform of a Kenyan newspaper with national reach – giving the impression that the outlet published it.
Maraga served as Kenya’s chief justice from October 2016 to January 2021. He has announced his intention to run for president in the country’s 2027 general election.
Gachagua travelled to the US on 9 July 2025, where he said he would engage Kenyans in the diaspora and the international community about the state of the nation.
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