UGM has dismissed claims that former Chief Justice David Maraga sidelined women following sexual harassment complaints within his campaign team (photo courtesy)
The United Green Movement (UGM) has strongly rejected allegations that its presidential flagbearer, former Chief Justice David Maraga, sidelined women after sexual harassment complaints emerged within his campaign team.
The response follows accusations by activist and former campaign staffer Shakira Wafula, who questioned Maraga's commitment to women's rights and safety after he joined the End Femicide demonstrations held in Nairobi on June 1.
In a detailed statement released on June 3, UGM Secretary General Katto Wambui outlined the party's account of events dating back to October 2025, maintaining that Maraga was not the subject of the allegations and that the complaints were handled through the party's internal processes.
According to the statement, Wafula joined Maraga's exploratory presidential campaign as Secretary of the Political Committee but resigned on October 2, 2025, shortly after Maraga formally joined the United Green Movement.
