Former Chief Justice David Maraga has officially launched his 2027 presidential campaign by unveiling a leadership team that combines diaspora expertise and seasoned media professionals.The team includes Mkawasi Mcharo, a Kenyan scholar based in the US, who will oversee strategy, policy, and diaspora affairs as Co-Executive Director.Veteran journalist David Makali, a 2025 Press Freedom Warrior Award recipient, has been appointed Communication Coordinator.Maraga's campaign, under the United Green Movement, emphasizes good governance, accountability, and institutional reform.

Mcharo brings academic credentials from top US universities and experience in Kenya's diaspora community, while Makali's career includes overcoming adversity like imprisonment and abduction.The campaign secretariat is based in Nairobi's Kileleshwa.Political analysts note Maraga's focus on ending corruption and improving governance, though challenges remain in mobilizing support.The appointments reflect a strategic blend of international networks and domestic media expertise to shape the campaign's messaging.