Maraga Slams Ruto’s Ksh1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Fund as a Grand Scheme to Loot Public Resources

Maraga Slams Ruto’s Ksh1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Fund as a Grand Scheme to Loot Public Resources

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s proposed Ksh1.5 trillion Infrastructure Fund. In a fiery statement released Tuesday, Maraga described the plan as a calculated plot to loot public resources under the guise of development.

“This Is Not About Roads” — Maraga Warns Kenyans

Maraga, now a 2027 presidential hopeful, did not mince words. He accused Ruto’s administration of using grand-sounding projects to mask corruption.

“This is not about infrastructure,” Maraga declared. “It is about enriching a few politically connected individuals while plunging Kenya deeper into debt.”

He urged Kenyans to reject the proposal, citing the government’s poor track record on fiscal accountability.

“A Pattern of Deceit” — Former CJ Lists Scandals

Maraga linked the Infrastructure Fund to what he called a “pattern of deceit and impunity.” He listed several scandals that have rocked Ruto’s administration.

“The Ksh111 billion Healthcare Digitisation Scandal under SHA was awarded irregularly,” he said. “The Auditor General confirmed the contract was neither budgeted for nor planned.”

He added that the deal locked Kenya into a private vendor monopoly, stifling innovation and flexibility.

“An additional Ksh7 billion was irregularly attached for ‘training and support’ with no disclosure,” Maraga noted.

“Fake Fertiliser, Failed Hustler Fund” — More Allegations Surface

Maraga also cited the fertiliser scandal, where fake products were distributed to farmers, causing losses estimated at Ksh12 billion.

“Farmers were duped. The state failed them,” he said.

He further criticized the Hustler Fund, claiming it had become a revolving campaign tool rather than a genuine empowerment initiative.

“No proper audit has been done. Most borrowers are defaulting,” Maraga stated.

“Kenyans Must Say No” — Call to Action

Maraga called on citizens to reject the Infrastructure Fund proposal. He warned that it could deepen national debt and worsen economic inequality.

“Kenyans must say no to this deception,” he urged. “We cannot afford another scandal disguised as progress.”

He emphasized that the country needs transparency, not trillion-shilling schemes with no accountability.

“We Deserve Better” — Maraga’s Vision for Kenya

As a presidential hopeful, Maraga promised to restore integrity in public finance. He pledged to dismantle corrupt networks and prioritize citizen welfare.

“We deserve better. We deserve leadership that protects public resources,” he said.

His remarks have sparked intense debate, with many Kenyans echoing his concerns about unchecked government spending.

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Maraga Slams Ruto’s Ksh1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Fund as a Grand Scheme to Loot Public Resources