Maraga’s quote that left Kenyans mesmerized
Supreme Court Chief Justice David Maraga on Friday left many Kenyans awestruck not because he made history by annulling a presidential election, but by what he said.
Without reading, the Justice Maraga made the quote that has since been shared widely by Kenyans.
“The greatness of any nation lies in its fidelity to the constitution and adherence to the rule of law and above all respect to God,” Justice Maraga said just before making the ruling on Friday morning at Supreme Court.
Many Kenyans praised him through social media for the ruling and his choice of philosophic message while delivering the ruling. Here are some the comments their shared:
For those who love quoting socrates, Napoleone, churchill. ..now theres a quote from Kenya and for generations to come..
— francis muthui (@muthuiFrancis) September 1, 2017
I love this judge. Ask him to change his nationality to Ugabda
— ADONYO EMMANUEL (@adonyoemmanuel) September 1, 2017
If people I see going to religious places looking to be holy could just follow what this man says and do we would be having a great nation
— Eugine (@EugineNaule) September 1, 2017
One of the best God fearing judge.Thank u God for choosing Maraga.
— Jahk Titus (@jahk_titus) September 1, 2017
This man CJ Maraga. Fearless, revolutionary and legendary. Lightening couldn’t strike twice on the same ground, NOT with this man of God.
— Adisa Rodah (@adisa_rodah) September 1, 2017
Well and wisely spoken.
— Wachira Chege Joseph (@wachirachegejo1) September 1, 2017
This a great God given thought to our Chief Justice, and I congratulate him, But also I thank our President for the garment of humility
— Joshua Katua (@joshua_katua) September 2, 2017
I hereby now understands why a country is being controlled by the constitution #Justice Maraga big up
— sam peter (@sampete97975460) September 1, 2017
My grandchildren must know this guy.
— Owen ?? (@owen_octo) September 2, 2017
When you fear God only, justice & fairness will rule the courts. On one of the proceedings, they began late because he had to go and pray.
— Roy Mwaniki (@roymwaniki) September 2, 2017
quote of the decade
— kennochieng (@kennochie) September 2, 2017
True for both party. It should be read again word to word after November election by same person I hope .
— manoj (@manojgope84) September 1, 2017
He Swore to protect the Constitution & i think he has stood ground on the Rule of Law. He’s leading the way & showing Elite of #Kenya how to
— Akash (@Manyarakinoti) September 1, 2017
